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R731 BWX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,645 mi
Last recorded114,645 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 BWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 114,645 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 105,503 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 105,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre nail in

rear flexi corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 100,166 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 100,127 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 92,135 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 82,100 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 82,100 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 79,767 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 72,318 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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R731 BWX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R731 BWX, 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 R731 BWX registered?

R731 BWX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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