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R337 JAT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,171 mi
Last recorded58,171 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 JAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,171 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,523 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 51,150 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,525 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 47,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,657 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 32,227 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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R337 JAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R337 JAT, 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 R337 JAT registered?

R337 JAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R337 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R337 JAT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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