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R923 JAT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,707 mi
Last recorded65,707 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 JAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,707 miles

min handbrake readings...hand brake slight fraying of cable...

Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,123 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 62,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 58,853 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,326 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 56,323 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,349 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,949 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 49,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,631 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,627 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,552 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R923 JAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R923 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 R923 JAT registered?

R923 JAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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