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R425 SJB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,346 mi
Last recorded100,346 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 SJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,346 miles

genral uderside of vehicle heavly corroeded and step sill rusty

horn poor

Pass 12 Jan 2013 95,415 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 95,415 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front and rear body underneath corrision

front and rear suspension corrison

Pass 11 Jan 2012 91,064 miles

genral underside of vehicle corroeded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 91,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

genral underside of vehicle corroeded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,434 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 80,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underneath front and rear bodycorrision o/s rear wheelbearing loose reart back axel corrision

Pass 8 Jan 2010 71,724 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 71,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/sand o/s rear inner sill pannels and both rear spring hangerson chassis heavley corroeded

Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,114 miles

underside of vehicle corroeded inner sills front crossmember and both rear spring hangers

Pass 12 Apr 2008 63,004 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 11 Apr 2008 63,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,460 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,936 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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R425 SJB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R425 SJB, 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 R425 SJB registered?

R425 SJB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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