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J15 MDB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 MDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 95,588 miles

Coolant leak

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,588 miles

Coolant leak

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,511 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant leak from top hose area

H/brake cable worn around quadrants

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 89,508 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Coolant leak

Coolant leak from top hose area

H/brake cable worn around quadrants

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2010 88,990 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 88,990 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,935 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 80,878 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2008 71,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,314 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 61,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,761 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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J15 MDB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J15 MDB, 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 J15 MDB registered?

J15 MDB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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The MOT history for J15 MDB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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