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R438 NNH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,060 mi
Last recorded80,060 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 NNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,060 miles

brake pads getting low,oil leaks,exhaust slight leaks,both rear w/bearings slight play+noise,suspension components+brake ferrules+sills corroding,brake discs wearing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,900 miles

suspension components+sills corroding,exhaust slight leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,679 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,632 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake hose ferrules corrodeing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,739 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,507 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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R438 NNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R438 NNH, 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 R438 NNH registered?

R438 NNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R438 NNH safe to buy?

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