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R274 JRP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,768 mi
Last recorded107,768 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 107,768 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 104,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 101,482 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 98,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,408 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 87,515 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 75,480 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 75,459 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,512 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 68,512 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 R274 JRP, 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 JRP registered?

R274 JRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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