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R694 NNV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,631 mi
Last recorded83,631 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 NNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 83,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,103 miles

engine oil leak.

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 79,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine oil leak.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,989 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 75,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded.

engine oil leak.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 52,096 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

both rear tyres cracked and n/s/r tyre misshapen

hand brake cables corroded

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 NNV 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 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 R694 NNV, 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 R694 NNV registered?

R694 NNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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