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R702 EJA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,927 mi
Last recorded114,927 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 EJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 114,927 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 114,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 110,385 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 110,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 105,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 105,983 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 101,247 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 98,490 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 95,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 95,575 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 90,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise from offside front engine mount

Pass 2 Nov 2005 90,930 miles

noise from offside front engine mount

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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R702 EJA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R702 EJA, 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 R702 EJA registered?

R702 EJA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R702 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R702 EJA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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