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R884 JBD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,874 mi
Last recorded58,874 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 JBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,874 miles

handbrake stiff

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracked on side walls

slight leaks exhaust

Fail 7 Jul 2014 58,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake stiff

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracked on side walls

slight leaks exhaust

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,697 miles

handbrake cable stiff

Fail 1 Jul 2013 54,607 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

handbrake cable stiff

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,669 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

all tyres have surface cracks

plastic coverd sills

Fail 10 Jul 2012 49,669 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

all tyres have surface cracks

plastic coverd sills

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,792 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,412 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 45,412 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,932 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,346 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,992 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,941 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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R884 JBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R884 JBD, 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 R884 JBD registered?

R884 JBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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