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R753 TRA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,491 mi
Last recorded75,491 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 TRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2013 75,491 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,905 miles

n/s/r tyre is split on shoulder

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,470 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

park brake effort just ok lower effort on o/s

Pass 25 Feb 2008 70,906 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 70,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine overheating due to leak from radiator

Pass 17 Jun 2006 64,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 64,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R753 TRA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red 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 R753 TRA, 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 R753 TRA registered?

R753 TRA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R753 TRA safe to buy?

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