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R350 EGC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,581 mi
Last recorded62,581 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 EGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,581 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 62,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade split

small cut in nearside front outer wall, but not showing cords

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,360 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,151 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,949 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking and perished

Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,962 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,694 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm-wearing on inner edges

small chunk out of nearside rear tyre side wall

warpage on nearside front brake disc

Pass 27 Jun 2005 25,049 miles

small chunk out of n/s/r tyre side wall

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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R350 EGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R350 EGC, 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 R350 EGC registered?

R350 EGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R350 EGC safe to buy?

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