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R461 HCN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,521 mi
Last recorded91,521 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 HCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,276 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 75,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,669 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 64,660 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,332 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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R461 HCN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R461 HCN, 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 R461 HCN registered?

R461 HCN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R461 HCN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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