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R686 DWT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,452 mi
Last recorded93,452 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 DWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,083 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,273 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 73,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,239 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 66,490 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,959 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,819 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 55,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 49,912 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R686 DWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R686 DWT, 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 R686 DWT registered?

R686 DWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R686 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 DWT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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