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R744 XNP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,602 mi
Last recorded30,602 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 XNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 30,602 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 30,602 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 25,985 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 25,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,275 miles

exhaust system front and centre getting corroded

o/s/f inner brake disc getting corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,196 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,963 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 20,941 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,583 miles

both rear tyres has all around cracks to walls and tread pattern

Fail 14 Apr 2008 19,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres has all around cracks to walls and tread pattern

Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,790 miles

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

b oth rear tyres showing signs of cracking to walls and tread pattern

Pass 21 Jun 2005 15,943 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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R744 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R744 XNP, 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 R744 XNP registered?

R744 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R744 XNP safe to buy?

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