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R273 LTE

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,035 mi
Last recorded104,035 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 LTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2007 104,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s steering mech slight play.........

Pass 11 Feb 2006 100,978 miles

handbrake action stiff

o/s rear seatbelt slightly frayed

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheelbearings

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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R273 LTE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R273 LTE, 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 R273 LTE registered?

R273 LTE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R273 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R273 LTE shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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