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R533 NDG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,389 mi
Last recorded100,389 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 NDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2011 100,389 miles

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

exhaust rubber missing from centre exhaust.

front exhaust corroded.

ns/r seatbelt fraying.

play in both front top strut mounts.

play in ns/r wheel bearing.

rear exhaust has mounting insecure.

Pass 28 May 2011 100,389 miles

exhaust rubber missing from centre exhaust.

front exhaust corroded.

ns/r seatbelt fraying.

play in both front top strut mounts.

play in ns/r wheel bearing.

rear exhaust has mounting insecure.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,951 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel smell in car ,temporary fuel cap fitted advise replacement

Pass 11 Jun 2009 94,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2009 94,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2008 91,508 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2008 91,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2007 88,904 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 85,003 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 78,086 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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R533 NDG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R533 NDG, 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 R533 NDG registered?

R533 NDG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R533 NDG safe to buy?

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