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R505 HDH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,792 mi
Last recorded72,792 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 HDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,792 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 72,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,710 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,327 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,390 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 69,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,732 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,037 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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R505 HDH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R505 HDH, 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 R505 HDH registered?

R505 HDH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R505 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 HDH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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