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R723 CFS

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,879 mi
Last recorded71,879 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 CFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,879 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 64,001 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,001 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,395 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 62,382 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,195 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,243 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,305 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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R723 CFS 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 R723 CFS, 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 R723 CFS registered?

R723 CFS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R723 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R723 CFS 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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