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R866 TRA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,354 mi
Last recorded99,354 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 TRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 99,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 92,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 88,963 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight stone chips and scratches front screen

wiper motor req att soon

Fail 17 May 2010 88,959 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight stone chips and scratches front screen

wiper motor req att soon

Pass 7 Mar 2008 70,406 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 70,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,317 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,174 miles

near side mirror glass cracked

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

radiator leaking water

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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R866 TRA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R866 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 R866 TRA registered?

R866 TRA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R866 TRA safe to buy?

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