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R62 DHJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,711 mi
Last recorded48,711 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 DHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2013 48,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,091 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,613 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,930 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,065 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,649 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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R62 DHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R62 DHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R62 DHJ registered?

R62 DHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R62 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R62 DHJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R62 DHJ have outstanding finance?

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