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R585 WWR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,698 mi
Last recorded107,698 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 WWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 107,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 85,647 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 85,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 72,976 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 72,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 60,716 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 60,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R585 WWR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R585 WWR, 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 R585 WWR registered?

R585 WWR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R585 WWR safe to buy?

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