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R442 RUY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,529 mi
Last recorded73,529 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 RUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 73,529 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,453 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 67,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2011 67,199 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 63,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 62,418 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,405 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,048 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 50,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 RUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc 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 R442 RUY, 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 R442 RUY registered?

R442 RUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R442 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 RUY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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