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R599 VCF

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,389 mi
Last recorded108,389 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 VCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2014 108,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 108,389 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 103,611 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 103,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 97,268 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,425 miles

sill tops are corroded but not holed

sills have covers cannot fully inspect

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,744 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 69,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,836 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,233 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 52,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,145 miles

slight play in off side rear bearing

Fail 20 Oct 2006 47,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in off side rear bearing

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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R599 VCF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R599 VCF, 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 R599 VCF registered?

R599 VCF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R599 VCF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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