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R868 JCN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

893,493 mi
Last recorded893,493 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 JCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 893,493 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 89,393 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 84,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 84,855 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 81,036 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

numerous points of underbody corrosion not yet excessive

Fail 26 Apr 2008 81,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

numerous points of underbody corrosion not yet excessive

Pass 5 May 2007 75,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 69,962 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 69,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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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R868 JCN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R868 JCN, 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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R868 JCN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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