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R489 MFG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,810 mi
Last recorded47,810 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 MFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,810 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,644 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,619 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,676 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 41,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls split but no cords showing

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 14 Jul 2005 40,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 40,088 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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R489 MFG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow 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 R489 MFG, 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 R489 MFG registered?

R489 MFG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R489 MFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 MFG 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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