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R38 HVV

1998 Vauxhall Tigr

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,409 mi
Last recorded91,409 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigr78,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 HVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 91,409 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 91,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 90,274 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 101,419 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigr?

Based on 1,917 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
6,054
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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R38 HVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigr in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 78,552 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 Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R38 HVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R38 HVV registered?

R38 HVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R38 HVV safe to buy?

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