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R973 DWC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,594 mi
Last recorded73,594 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 DWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,594 miles

Engine oil leak.

Factory fitted plastic oversills.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 73,594 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine oil leak.

Factory fitted plastic oversills.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,870 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 70,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,117 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,750 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 46,402 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,581 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 41,578 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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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R973 DWC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green 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 R973 DWC, 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 R973 DWC registered?

R973 DWC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R973 DWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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