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R260 XKW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,952 mi
Last recorded37,952 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 XKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 37,952 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 37,952 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 32,524 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 25,183 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,860 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 17,366 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,513 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,670 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre outer wall splitting

off side rear tyre outer wall splitting

Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 12,656 miles

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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R260 XKW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R260 XKW, 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 R260 XKW registered?

R260 XKW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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