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J15 RSO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,392 mi
Last recorded40,392 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 RSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 40,392 miles

engine cooling fan not working - engine overheating when vehicle stationary

n/s door mirror missing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

wipers not parking

Fail 7 May 2014 40,380 miles

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

engine cooling fan not working - engine overheating when vehicle stationary

n/s door mirror missing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

wipers not parking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,855 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 26,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,415 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 11,112 miles

baffles loose in rear silencer

Pass 1 May 2009 10,736 miles

rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,994 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 9,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2007 9,440 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 9,439 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,206 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 RSO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J15 RSO, 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 J15 RSO registered?

J15 RSO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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