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R664 EJA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,967 mi
Last recorded86,967 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 EJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,967 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,922 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 84,957 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 83,185 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 83,185 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 81,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 79,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 77,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,393 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 75,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2006 72,323 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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R664 EJA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R664 EJA, 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 R664 EJA registered?

R664 EJA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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