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R98 FNC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,716 mi
Last recorded88,716 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 FNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 88,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fog lamp switch has an intermittent fault

n/s/f door hinge slightly damaged but not affecting operation

o/s/f seat belt retraction mechanism worn

o/s/f wheel arch has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2012 88,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fog lamp switch has an intermittent fault

n/s/f door hinge slightly damaged but not affecting operation

o/s/f seat belt retraction mechanism worn

o/s/f wheel arch has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,539 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 85,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,643 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 74,388 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both sills covered by trims

Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,721 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 60,521 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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R98 FNC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 79,155 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 R98 FNC, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R98 FNC registered?

R98 FNC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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