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R368 NWN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,533 mi
Last recorded128,533 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 NWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 128,533 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2011 128,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside wiper slight split but cleanig screen

Pass 17 Nov 2010 122,149 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 121,930 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

child seat in rear not secured in by belt

Pass 17 Nov 2009 111,267 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2008 101,214 miles

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

both wiper blades split

n/s/wing mirror cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2008 101,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both wiper blades split

n/s/wing mirror cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2007 90,544 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2007 90,544 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2006 80,811 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 80,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front discs corroded and started to wear

front number plate damage

n/s wing mirror damaged

rear chassis legs started to corrode

rear indicators starting to show white

Pass 17 Nov 2005 71,105 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 71,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R368 NWN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R368 NWN, 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 R368 NWN registered?

R368 NWN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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