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R371 JWC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,024 mi
Last recorded80,024 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 JWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 May 2015 80,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 78,912 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2010 75,479 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,816 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,358 miles

footbreake travel

n/s/f lens cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2006 63,612 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 61,548 miles

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

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

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

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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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R371 JWC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R371 JWC, 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 R371 JWC registered?

R371 JWC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R371 JWC safe to buy?

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