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JNZ 2258

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,483 mi
Last recorded118,483 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 2258
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 118,483 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake ferrules rusting /just in spec/

front seat belts slow to return

rear axle beam rusting and rear springs

rear tyres cracking

rust in both rear inner sills

Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,278 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 102,822 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,822 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 96,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side wiper split

Pass 30 Dec 2010 91,748 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

connection? to nearside front indicator.

front end of vehicle has been repaired

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,934 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 81,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 76,168 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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JNZ 2258 is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JNZ 2258, 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 JNZ 2258 registered?

JNZ 2258 is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is JNZ 2258 safe to buy?

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