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R435 RFJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,121 mi
Last recorded87,121 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 RFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 87,121 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,121 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,037 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 79,037 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 67,845 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 67,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,827 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,300 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 53,300 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 47,519 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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R435 RFJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R435 RFJ, 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 R435 RFJ registered?

R435 RFJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R435 RFJ safe to buy?

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