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R873 CWL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,162 mi
Last recorded108,162 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 CWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 108,162 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 102,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,994 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,497 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nsf tyres is wearing on inner edge nsf tyre has a cut in tread area

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,781 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,684 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,655 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,007 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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R873 CWL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R873 CWL, 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 R873 CWL registered?

R873 CWL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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