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R597 NFA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,016 mi
Last recorded86,016 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 NFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,469 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 79,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 16 Aug 2010 74,253 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 74,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,074 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 82,147 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 62,147 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,037 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,631 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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R597 NFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc 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 R597 NFA, 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 R597 NFA registered?

R597 NFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R597 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 NFA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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