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R371 WGX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,081 mi
Last recorded105,081 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 WGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,081 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 105,081 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 97,802 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 97,797 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 91,047 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 91,047 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

fuel pipes insecure under o/s of car.clips missing

Pass 29 Mar 2006 90,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R371 WGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow 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 R371 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 R371 WGX registered?

R371 WGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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