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R733 ATW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,910 mi
Last recorded116,910 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 ATW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 116,910 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 116,893 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 110,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 110,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 104,547 miles

same advisory list as test No: 872527897159

Fail 16 Jul 2007 104,547 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISORY: alot of play detected at rack

STRONG ADVISORY: rack leaking/ sweating

aux belt cracking

hand brake cables starting to wear and split

no reverse lights

Pass 6 Jul 2006 99,236 miles

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracked but not to cords

Fail 5 Jul 2006 99,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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R733 ATW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R733 ATW, 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 R733 ATW registered?

R733 ATW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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