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R256 FHL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,951 mi
Last recorded54,951 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 FHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,951 miles

all tyres prrished and worn on edges

o/s head light has condensation in

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,621 miles

all tyres perrished

Fail 2 Jul 2013 52,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,942 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,347 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,861 miles

brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre worn

slight exhaust blows

slight play in both top struts

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,073 miles

N/S/R tyre age cracking.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,365 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 42,365 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,392 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 39,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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R256 FHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R256 FHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R256 FHL registered?

R256 FHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R256 FHL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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