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R331 BJN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,072 mi
Last recorded124,072 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 BJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 124,072 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 124,072 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 111,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 93,481 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sill

n/s/r tyre feathered slightly

Fail 20 May 2013 93,481 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to inner and outer sill

n/s/r tyre feathered slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,632 miles

Centre Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 44,481 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 44,481 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,548 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,687 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,271 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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R331 BJN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R331 BJN, 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 R331 BJN registered?

R331 BJN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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