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R429 VLN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,452 mi
Last recorded80,452 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 VLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,452 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 78,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 78,818 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 76,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 76,076 miles

ADVISE THAT O/S/R W/BEARING SMALL PLAY †ADVISE THAT BOTH FRONT DISC RUSTY †ADVISE THAT BOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 12 Aug 2005 68,304 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 68,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R429 VLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red 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 R429 VLN, 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 R429 VLN registered?

R429 VLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R429 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 VLN 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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