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R544 AYD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,160 mi
Last recorded90,160 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 AYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre deteriorted

over covers on outter sills obscuring some comonents

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2012 85,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,429 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,969 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,801 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 52,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 46,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2005 40,944 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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R544 AYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R544 AYD, 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 R544 AYD registered?

R544 AYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R544 AYD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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