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S156 JBM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,431 mi
Last recorded113,431 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 JBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 113,431 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 113,431 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 108,882 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 104,064 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 104,064 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 98,687 miles

Exhaust appears to be hitting rear axle.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 98,687 miles

Exhaust appears to be hitting rear axle.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 90,824 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 90,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 80,299 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 69,342 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 69,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S156 JBM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S156 JBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S156 JBM registered?

S156 JBM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S156 JBM safe to buy?

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