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JIL 6839

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,188 mi
Last recorded141,188 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 6839
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2014 141,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 139,633 miles

ADVISE:- both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking. Slight play n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 139,633 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

ADVISE:- both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking. Slight play n/s/r wheel bearing.

ADVISE:- main beam warning light inop.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 136,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

joint at front exhaust pipe an catalytic converter corroded and weak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 128,446 miles

off side hand brake cable starting to fray

Fail 9 Dec 2010 128,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 120,275 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 120,275 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O.S.F. TYRE WORN INNER OUTER .TRACKING OT

Pass 10 Nov 2008 106,869 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 101,410 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 91,664 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 91,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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JIL 6839 is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JIL 6839, 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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JIL 6839 is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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