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R372 MJB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,747 mi
Last recorded48,747 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 MJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

all four tyre side walls perished (age)

underside of vehicle geneally rusty and brake pipe ferules rusted

Fail 20 Aug 2012 46,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corossion developing both rear inner sills

rear hand brake cables surface corossion but appear solid enough

underside of vehicle suspensions front and rear very rusted

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,930 miles

corossion developing both rear inner sills

rear hand brake cables surface corossion but appear solid enough

underside of vehicle suspensions front and rear very rusted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,502 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 40,502 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wishbones rusty

rear axel rusty

rear underbodysills rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,564 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 39,564 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 37,719 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 37,719 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R372 MJB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R372 MJB, 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 R372 MJB registered?

R372 MJB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R372 MJB safe to buy?

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