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R73 JAT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,826 mi
Last recorded45,826 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 JAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 45,826 miles

Emissions not tested ABORTED DUE TO OVERHEATING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting COIL SPRING MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear LIGHT DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Sep 2020 44,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyres all wearing on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2019 43,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyres all wearing on edges

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 42,827 miles

Front discs slightly warped

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 42,827 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs slightly warped

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,204 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear sills very corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,581 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack due to age

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,877 miles

N/S/Rear inner silll very corroded

O/S/Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,090 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,856 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and thin at front near catylitic convertor

vehicle under body at rear sill backs badly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 38,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and thin at front near catylitic convertor

vehicle under body at rear sill backs badly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,013 miles

both front brake flexi hose ferules getting corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,386 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,787 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,134 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,550 miles

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

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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R73 JAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R73 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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R73 JAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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