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R447 NFA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,918 mi
Last recorded107,918 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 NFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 107,918 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 107,918 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 15 Feb 2010 100,389 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 100,389 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 94,530 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 94,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 88,838 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 88,838 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 85,651 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 82,280 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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R447 NFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R447 NFA, 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 R447 NFA registered?

R447 NFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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