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R975 CFU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,736 mi
Last recorded67,736 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 CFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2014 67,736 miles

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

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE CABLES ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,736 miles

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE CABLES ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cables looks loose, corroded & rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear wheels are binding on

handbrake cables looks to be stiff and semi seized

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,838 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,151 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 50,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,603 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 39,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,992 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,282 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 30,282 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2005 25,965 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 25,965 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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R975 CFU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R975 CFU, 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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R975 CFU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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