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R682 VCR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,791 mi
Last recorded65,791 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 VCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2011 65,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 65,791 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,966 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 59,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 53,311 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 47,247 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

mixed speed rating h and v

spare missing

steel wheel fitted nearside front but tyres same size

steering wheel centre cover slight damage

Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,247 miles

mixed speed rating h and v

spare missing

steel wheel fitted nearside front but tyres same size

steering wheel centre cover slight damage

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,176 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 41,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,619 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 32,619 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R682 VCR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R682 VCR, 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 R682 VCR registered?

R682 VCR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R682 VCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R682 VCR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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