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J4 XSM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,591 mi
Last recorded76,591 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 XSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,591 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 76,591 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,978 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 69,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,794 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 58,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 42,563 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,563 miles

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,046 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 37,521 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,521 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,257 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 31,023 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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J4 XSM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J4 XSM, 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 J4 XSM registered?

J4 XSM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is J4 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 XSM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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