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R994 BFM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,323 mi
Last recorded53,323 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 BFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,323 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 53,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,811 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 20 Nov 2017 51,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All x4 (4.1.D.1b)

All brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,251 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,763 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 42,154 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,154 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,185 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 39,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,943 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,662 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,559 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,152 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,180 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,373 miles

brake pads low exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,459 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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R994 BFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R994 BFM, 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 R994 BFM registered?

R994 BFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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