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R65 SJH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,624 mi
Last recorded105,624 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 SJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 105,624 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,676 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 82,676 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,356 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 76,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,062 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,820 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R65 SJH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 R65 SJH, 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 R65 SJH registered?

R65 SJH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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