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R177 JRE

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,863 mi
Last recorded110,863 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 JRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 110,863 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,036 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

aftermarket wheels fitted

air leak on inlet

b.e.t emmissions test failed no exact vehicle match only none cat test required

front brake discs in poor condition

lowered suspension fitted

off side rear seat base missing

off side rear seat belt missing

rear seat back rest off side retaining devise missing

various oil leaks

various trim parts removed/missing

vehicle underbody very dirty

Fail 28 Jan 2010 101,984 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

aftermarket wheels fitted

air leak on inlet

b.e.t emmissions test failed no exact vehicle match only none cat test required

front brake discs in poor condition

lowered suspension fitted

off side rear seat base missing

off side rear seat belt missing

rear seat back rest off side retaining devise missing

various oil leaks

various trim parts removed/missing

vehicle underbody very dirty

Pass 30 Jan 2009 94,400 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 94,388 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 88,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 87,407 miles

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

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

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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R177 JRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R177 JRE, 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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R177 JRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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