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R790 EVF

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,070 mi
Last recorded79,070 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 EVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,070 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 79,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,598 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,186 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 67,795 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 65,972 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,844 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 48,844 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

plastic covers fitted to sills

reversing lamps not working

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,257 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 47,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R790 EVF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R790 EVF, 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 R790 EVF registered?

R790 EVF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R790 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 EVF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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