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R305 WGX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,678 mi
Last recorded75,678 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 WGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,138 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 70,084 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 60,630 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,630 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,726 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 42,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R305 WGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R305 WGX, 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 R305 WGX registered?

R305 WGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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