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S72 FRC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,726 mi
Last recorded76,726 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 FRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 76,726 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,537 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,916 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,883 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,674 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 59,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,186 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,624 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 48,624 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,484 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,404 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise n/s/r shocker damp

Fail 29 Jun 2006 40,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise n/s/r shocker damp

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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S72 FRC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S72 FRC, 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 S72 FRC registered?

S72 FRC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S72 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S72 FRC shows 14 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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