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R428 JCG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,348 mi
Last recorded133,348 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 JCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 133,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 131,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 125,376 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 125,376 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 119,645 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 114,139 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)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 114,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 107,271 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 94,887 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 85,632 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 77,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 77,253 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fnt. anti-roll bar corroded.

N/s/r. tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

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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R428 JCG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R428 JCG, 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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R428 JCG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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