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R8 DMW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,698 mi
Last recorded107,698 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 DMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 107,698 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 106,157 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 106,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,214 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 105,214 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,240 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,849 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 101,266 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 99,823 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 97,657 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 97,657 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 94,618 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 94,614 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 92,062 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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R8 DMW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R8 DMW, 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 R8 DMW registered?

R8 DMW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R8 DMW safe to buy?

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