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R872 EAC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,607 mi
Last recorded29,607 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 EAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,607 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 19,355 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,116 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 16,116 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight exhaust "blow"& baffles loose centre silencer

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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R872 EAC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R872 EAC, 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 R872 EAC registered?

R872 EAC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R872 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 EAC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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