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R988 RPR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,246 mi
Last recorded116,246 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 RPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 116,246 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 116,241 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 106,155 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 103,810 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 94,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 85,963 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 85,959 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R988 RPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R988 RPR, 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 R988 RPR registered?

R988 RPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R988 RPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 RPR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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