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R496 DGO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,117 mi
Last recorded88,117 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 DGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,117 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 88,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,829 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 84,829 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,798 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,840 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 74,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,916 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 62,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 53,014 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 53,014 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,655 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 45,619 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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R496 DGO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R496 DGO, 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 R496 DGO registered?

R496 DGO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R496 DGO safe to buy?

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