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R303 XOL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,816 mi
Last recorded74,816 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 XOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 74,816 miles

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

near side mirror missing

smokey engine

Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,988 miles

CAT CONVERTER FLANGE CORRODED THROUGH

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ON AT IDLE

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE LINES AND HOSES CORRODED

VEHICLE HAS ONLY JUST PASSED EMISSIONS

Fail 11 Aug 2009 73,973 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CAT CONVERTER FLANGE CORRODED THROUGH

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ON AT IDLE

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE LINES AND HOSES CORRODED

VEHICLE HAS ONLY JUST PASSED EMISSIONS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 71,945 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,770 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 68,751 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 66,130 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 66,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 XOL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R303 XOL registered?

R303 XOL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R303 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 XOL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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