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R885 SEP

1998 Vauxhall Tigr

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,694 mi
Last recorded168,694 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigr78,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 SEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 168,694 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 168,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 155,326 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 155,259 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 134,859 miles

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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R885 SEP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigr in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R885 SEP, 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 R885 SEP registered?

R885 SEP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R885 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 SEP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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