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R515 LYJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,371 mi
Last recorded71,371 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 LYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,371 miles

Offside headlamp steamed up.

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear suspension component mounting areas.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,209 miles

Offside headlamp and indicator moist with condensation.

Offside headlamp beam image slightly weak.

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear suspension mounting areas.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,444 miles

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear suspension mounting areas.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside headlamp has moisture within lamp glass which is affecting the beam image.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,375 miles

Nearside front tyre showing signs of wear.

Offside headlamp has moisture within headlamp glass, (slightly weak beam image)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 65,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 64,692 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,431 miles

Offside headlamp glass slightly moist.

Offside headlamp has weak beam image.

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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R515 LYJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R515 LYJ, 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 R515 LYJ registered?

R515 LYJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R515 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 LYJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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