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R917 MRP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,907 mi
Last recorded89,907 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 MRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,907 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,539 miles

offside front tyre worn sharply on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2010 78,539 miles

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

offside front tyre worn sharply on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,212 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 64,365 miles

baffles in rear box loose

both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2008 64,365 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

baffles in rear box loose

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,347 miles

corrosion on front discs outer faces/been standing

nearside front outer brake pad approx 70% worn

rattle in rear silencer/baffles loose?

slight dampness on steering rack

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Nov 2006 64,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on front discs outer faces/been standing

nearside front outer brake pad approx 70% worn

offside rear outer side light not working/advise repair

rattle in rear silencer/baffles loose?

slight dampness on steering rack

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

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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R917 MRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R917 MRP, 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 R917 MRP registered?

R917 MRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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