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R359 WLN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,577 mi
Last recorded83,577 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 WLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,364 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 70,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 63,145 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides rear tyres have splits to the outside of the tred and side walls close to the canvus.

slight exhast blow to the exhast centre box.

Fail 8 Feb 2007 63,145 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides rear tyres have splits to the outside of the tred and side walls close to the canvus.

slight exhast blow to the exhast centre box.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,388 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 61,388 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R359 WLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R359 WLN, 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 R359 WLN registered?

R359 WLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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