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R401 THN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,790 mi
Last recorded92,790 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 THN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,790 miles

oil leak

osr tyre cracking

slight play nsr wheel bearing

weep on pas rack

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,446 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 87,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,623 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 84,621 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,795 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside handbrake cable poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,201 miles

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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R401 THN 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 71.4%.

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 R401 THN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R401 THN registered?

R401 THN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R401 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 THN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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