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R442 EVF

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,969 mi
Last recorded88,969 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 EVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 88,969 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 80,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,122 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 67,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,510 miles

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

cut offside front tyre not to fabric

Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,022 miles

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

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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R442 EVF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R442 EVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R442 EVF registered?

R442 EVF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R442 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 EVF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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