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R681 NFA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,461 mi
Last recorded78,461 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 NFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 78,461 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2007 78,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

engine overheating

Pass 26 May 2006 72,911 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 72,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front discs will require replacing in near future.

nearside rear hub bearing would benefit with adjustment.

rust around front of front suspension bracket.

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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R681 NFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R681 NFA, 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 R681 NFA registered?

R681 NFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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