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R738 CHD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,711 mi
Last recorded63,711 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 CHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2010 63,711 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 56,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,464 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,047 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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R738 CHD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R738 CHD, 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 R738 CHD registered?

R738 CHD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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