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R762 YVP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,084 mi
Last recorded128,084 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 YVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 128,084 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 114,612 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosin under brake master cylinder

corrosion around both rear springs strong advise

hand brake travel high

lowers seals have covers on both sides unable to see corrosin on upper part

rear brakes reading low effort just passed

slight rust on rear arches

Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,225 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 100,224 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 94,669 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 89,025 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 83,038 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 77,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,003 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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R762 YVP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R762 YVP, 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 R762 YVP registered?

R762 YVP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R762 YVP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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