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R559 JVV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,045 mi
Last recorded99,045 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 JVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 99,045 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear seat belt removed

Fail 11 Aug 2012 99,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear seat belt removed

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,983 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 91,952 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 83,656 miles

Oil leak

both nearside inner wheel rims damaged

nearside head light condensated

nearside rear inner side light not working

offside front flexy brake hose ferrule corroded

offside head light cracked

reart number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2009 75,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,079 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 68,079 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 63,818 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 63,818 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads low

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,487 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills and under sills all surface corroded throughout

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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R559 JVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R559 JVV, 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 R559 JVV registered?

R559 JVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R559 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 JVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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