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R626 JHG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,546 mi
Last recorded123,546 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 JHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 123,546 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 123,546 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 114,612 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2011 114,602 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 109,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 104,534 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 100,318 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 93,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 88,697 miles

horn single tone only

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre tread wearing mishaped

exhaust system slightly loud

handbrake cables rusty

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal slightly soft feel

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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R626 JHG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R626 JHG, 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 R626 JHG registered?

R626 JHG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R626 JHG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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