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R73 MUT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,079 mi
Last recorded73,079 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 MUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,079 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,135 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,878 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,870 miles

lite corrosion too nearside and offside rear inner sills may need futre attention

Pass 4 Feb 2009 60,534 miles

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,623 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,380 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 50,234 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres.>some cracking to side walls .

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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R73 MUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R73 MUT, 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 R73 MUT registered?

R73 MUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R73 MUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 MUT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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