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R884 EMV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,509 mi
Last recorded31,509 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 EMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,509 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak and level is low

Fail 1 Jul 2014 31,509 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak and level is low

Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,334 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil level low

rear exaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 21,334 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil level low

rear exaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,840 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

front widscreen has slight scratch

has tinted windows

Fail 15 Jun 2012 19,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

front widscreen has slight scratch

has tinted windows

Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,267 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,067 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,101 miles

near side rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,119 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 11,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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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R884 EMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R884 EMV, 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 R884 EMV registered?

R884 EMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R884 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R884 EMV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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