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R849 NAJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,912 mi
Last recorded68,912 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 NAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,912 miles

Both rear inner drop sills corroding

Both rear wheelarches corroded

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

slight wear offside front tyre inner/outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,623 miles

nearside and offside rear drop panal corrored

Fail 16 Oct 2015 66,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre under carriage (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded By calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded By calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt slow on retraction

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,787 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 58,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,502 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 57,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,377 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,377 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,095 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 41,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,989 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,258 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 34,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,532 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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R849 NAJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R849 NAJ, 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 R849 NAJ registered?

R849 NAJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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