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R420 LWV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

33,037 mi
Last recorded33,037 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 LWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,037 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 33,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 30,689 miles

Back box baffle rattling

Damage to nearside front chassis leg in two places

Front wipers dont auto centre

Low fuel light on

Numerous points of damage tyo underfloor possible jack marks

offside wiper split but clears screen

Fail 29 Dec 2007 30,675 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Back box baffle rattling

Damage to nearside front chassis leg in two places

Front wipers dont auto centre

Low fuel light on

Numerous points of damage tyo underfloor possible jack marks

offside wiper split but clears screen

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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R420 LWV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R420 LWV, 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 R420 LWV registered?

R420 LWV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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