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R940 EAR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,712 mi
Last recorded69,712 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,712 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 69,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,561 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 59,555 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,018 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust section repaired with paste

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,018 miles

centre exhaust section repaired with paste

Pass 12 May 2009 53,847 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,972 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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R940 EAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 R940 EAR, 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 R940 EAR registered?

R940 EAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R940 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 EAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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