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R958 MNJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,057 mi
Last recorded102,057 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 MNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 102,057 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,833 miles

Both rear inner sills corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places off the underside

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 97,512 miles

NSF tyre abnormal wear (Tracking)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Inner sills corroding

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

Outer sill corroding

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 92,261 miles

Both front tyres abnormal wear (tracking)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,158 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,639 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 84,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,834 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 80,733 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,965 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 79,965 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,205 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 77,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 69,412 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 69,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R958 MNJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R958 MNJ, 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 R958 MNJ registered?

R958 MNJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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