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R781 MDK

1998 Vauxhall Tigr

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,663 mi
Last recorded83,663 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigr78,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 MDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2008 83,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 85,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 73,780 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 73,438 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 65,892 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 65,863 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigr?

Based on 1,917 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
6,054
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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R781 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigr in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 78,552 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R781 MDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R781 MDK registered?

R781 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R781 MDK safe to buy?

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