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R524 JFV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,977 mi
Last recorded84,977 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 JFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,977 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 77,687 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 77,687 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,683 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 60,078 miles

front anti roll bar mounting brackets getting corroded

front discs getting corroded

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

metal part rear flexes getting corroded

nearside rear tyre casing showing signs of deformity

rear beam getting corroded

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some corrosion rear undersills

some play steering column lower pinch bolt

Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,589 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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R524 JFV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R524 JFV, 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 R524 JFV registered?

R524 JFV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R524 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 JFV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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