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R506 NFA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,682 mi
Last recorded104,682 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 NFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 104,682 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split/smearing

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

Pass 29 May 2009 97,099 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 97,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 91,928 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 85,073 miles

VERY HEAVY CORROSION TO CENTRAL EXHAUST

Fail 19 May 2006 79,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

emmissions took sometime to fall in line

Pass 19 May 2006 79,284 miles

emmissions took sometime to fall in line

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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R506 NFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver 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 R506 NFA, 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 R506 NFA registered?

R506 NFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R506 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 NFA 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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