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R972 DMB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,924 mi
Last recorded81,924 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 DMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,924 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 81,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

inner sills corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,830 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,151 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 67,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,398 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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R972 DMB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R972 DMB, 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 R972 DMB registered?

R972 DMB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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