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R427 TLC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,348 mi
Last recorded82,348 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 TLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,348 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,875 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 68,784 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 61,931 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,400 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 51,400 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,303 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,844 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,354 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,456 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,244 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,184 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 29,933 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,687 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,402 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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R427 TLC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R427 TLC, 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 R427 TLC registered?

R427 TLC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R427 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 TLC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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