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R274 JBD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,626 mi
Last recorded125,626 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 JBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 125,626 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,954 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 119,954 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 107,619 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 107,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 95,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 95,596 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 85,985 miles

both front tyres at legal limit and slick on inner edges

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s head lamp cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2006 85,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre close to limits

o/s & n/s/f tyres at limits & worn slick in inner edges

o/s head lamp cracked

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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R274 JBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R274 JBD, 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 R274 JBD registered?

R274 JBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R274 JBD safe to buy?

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