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R64 JAT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,320 mi
Last recorded118,320 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 JAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 118,320 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 118,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,229 miles

corrosion on all underside of vehicle and both outer sills slight leak on nsf shock absorber

Pass 23 Jul 2012 112,184 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 108,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 83,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 86,026 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 85,292 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 80,476 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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R64 JAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R64 JAT, 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 R64 JAT registered?

R64 JAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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