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R694 GVA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,339 mi
Last recorded111,339 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 GVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 111,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all coil springs corroded

both exterior mirrors have temp repairs carried out

corrosion started on the inner rear sils

nearside front tyre worn on the outer side wall

play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play offside track rod end

Fail 5 Jun 2010 111,339 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all coil springs corroded

both exterior mirrors have temp repairs carried out

corrosion started on the inner rear sils

nearside front tyre worn on the outer side wall

play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play offside track rod end

Pass 23 May 2009 102,617 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 96,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 88,506 miles

deterioration to front brake discs

n/s rear tyre worn uneven

surface sorrosion to metal sections of front flexible brake hoses

Pass 4 Mar 2006 78,591 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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R694 GVA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R694 GVA, 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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R694 GVA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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