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R634 BSG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,210 mi
Last recorded74,210 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 BSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 74,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,612 miles

bodywork slight damage at nearside

corrosion at both sills

corrosion at front

front tie bar bushes slightly worn

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2013

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

bodywork slight damage at nearside

corrosion at both sills

corrosion at front

front tie bar bushes slightly worn

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,944 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,926 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,046 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs scored

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,561 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 52,091 miles

exhaust

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2007 47,212 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 41,744 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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R634 BSG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R634 BSG, 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 R634 BSG registered?

R634 BSG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R634 BSG safe to buy?

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