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R654 SLA

1998 Vauxhall Tigr

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,820 mi
Last recorded42,820 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigr78,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 SLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,820 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,989 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 15 May 2006 38,327 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 38,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs are worn

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigr?

Based on 1,917 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
6,054
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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R654 SLA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigr in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 78,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R654 SLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R654 SLA registered?

R654 SLA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R654 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R654 SLA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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