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R551 VWP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,325 mi
Last recorded62,325 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 VWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,325 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 62,281 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,610 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 57,602 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,816 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,757 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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R551 VWP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R551 VWP, 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 R551 VWP registered?

R551 VWP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R551 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 VWP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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