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R418 LPC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,856 mi
Last recorded33,856 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 LPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 33,856 miles

Innersills corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2022 33,305 miles

Rear innersills corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,902 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 32,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 31,737 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 30,492 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 28,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 25,194 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 22,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 22,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 19 Aug 2013 20,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers worn

Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,460 miles

wipers worn

Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,088 miles

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

offside front tyre tread depth low on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2011 15,686 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,536 miles

rear brake valve spring locking clip missing

Fail 24 Feb 2010 15,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear brake valve spring locking clip missing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,196 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,787 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,326 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 14,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake valve plastic clip missing

Fail 23 Feb 2006 13,761 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake valve plastic clip missing

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,761 miles

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

rear brake valve plastic clip missing

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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R418 LPC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R418 LPC, 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 R418 LPC registered?

R418 LPC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R418 LPC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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