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R469 STH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,541 mi
Last recorded55,541 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 STH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,541 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 15 Apr 2011 55,541 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside mirror glass very small, but provides just enough view to rear

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 46,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside mirror glass very small, but provides just enough view to rear

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,218 miles

off-side washer jet weak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,965 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 32,965 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,677 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R469 STH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R469 STH, 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 R469 STH registered?

R469 STH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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