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R283 LPC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,098 mi
Last recorded41,098 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 LPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,098 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 39,534 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,534 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,175 miles

slight uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,987 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,829 miles

both rear tyres uneven tread

Fail 25 Jan 2012 35,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres uneven tread

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,132 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 32,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,513 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,742 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 28,741 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,113 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,684 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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R283 LPC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R283 LPC, 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 R283 LPC registered?

R283 LPC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R283 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 LPC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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