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R951 DNC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,626 mi
Last recorded106,626 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 DNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,626 miles

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

boot floor corroded & holed but outside prescribed area

nearside rera tyre punctured & perished

offside front side repeater loose

Fail 13 Jul 2011 106,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

boot floor corroded & holed but outside prescribed area

nearside rera tyre punctured & perished

offside front side repeater loose

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,138 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 101,990 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

baffles collapsed in rear silencer

Pass 30 May 2009 97,587 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 97,435 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2009 97,435 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 89,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 80,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 70,897 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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R951 DNC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R951 DNC, 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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R951 DNC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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