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R43 AVX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,972 mi
Last recorded83,972 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 AVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 83,972 miles

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

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 3 Nov 2012 83,972 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,712 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,380 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 48,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,553 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 44,187 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,187 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,534 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 42,145 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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R43 AVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R43 AVX, 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 R43 AVX registered?

R43 AVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R43 AVX safe to buy?

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