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S109 FAJ

1999 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,539 mi
Last recorded44,539 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Tigra67,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 FAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 44,539 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 38,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 33,942 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,413 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,753 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,425 miles

rear tyres tread cracking(offside borderline)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,335 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2007 20,376 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 20,362 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 5 Jan 2006 18,405 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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S109 FAJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 67,466 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 S109 FAJ, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S109 FAJ registered?

S109 FAJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S109 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S109 FAJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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