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R565 MEN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,170 mi
Last recorded90,170 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 MEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 90,170 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 90,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,463 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 70,692 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 64,641 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 55,731 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 55,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r damper weeping

o/s/r tyre cracking

play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

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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R565 MEN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R565 MEN, 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 R565 MEN registered?

R565 MEN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R565 MEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R565 MEN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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