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R303 KNH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,151 mi
Last recorded99,151 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 KNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,151 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

handbrake cable rusty

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 13 Dec 2012 99,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

handbrake cable rusty

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 30 Nov 2011 91,782 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f rim

Fail 30 Nov 2011 91,782 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight damage to n/s/f rim

Fail 9 Dec 2010 84,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 84,865 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,444 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on rear parking brake cable across rear

slight judder on front brakes under 25%

Fail 1 Dec 2008 70,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f door mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on edge and on 1-6mm

slight brake bind on n/s/r

Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,367 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on edge and on 1-6mm

slight brake bind on n/s/r

Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,127 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked

slight condensation in o/s/f head lamp lens

Pass 7 Dec 2006 58,165 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 58,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f door mirror cracked

rear silencer slightly insecure in its joint

slight brake bind on n/s/r

slight judder on front brakes

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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R303 KNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R303 KNH, 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 R303 KNH registered?

R303 KNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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