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R395 VGM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,063 mi
Last recorded86,063 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 VGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,063 miles

n/s & o/s inner sills rusting.

n/s head lamp damp.

o/s rear tyre perished & worn. n/s front worn to limit & worn inner edge.

o/s seat belt stalk sticky.

wipers poor.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 86,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s & o/s inner sills rusting.

n/s head lamp damp.

o/s rear tyre perished & worn. n/s front worn to limit & worn inner edge.

o/s seat belt stalk sticky.

wipers poor.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,736 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 82,736 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear inner sills rusting.

some wear top strut mtgs.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 78,957 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 78,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 77,186 miles

oil leak

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 2 Mar 2006 77,186 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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R395 VGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R395 VGM, 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 R395 VGM registered?

R395 VGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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