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R508 DWC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,352 mi
Last recorded94,352 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 DWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,352 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mamangement light is on

Fail 20 Jun 2013 91,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mamangement light is on

Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,563 miles

Engine Management light remains on

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 81,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine Management light remains on

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,913 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 56,834 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,222 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,877 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 33,961 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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R508 DWC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R508 DWC, 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 R508 DWC registered?

R508 DWC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R508 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 DWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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