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R286 JRP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,645 mi
Last recorded128,645 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 JRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 128,645 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 128,645 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 124,768 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 8 Jan 2007 109,668 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 91,655 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 91,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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R286 JRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R286 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 R286 JRP registered?

R286 JRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R286 JRP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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