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S291 JGT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,013 mi
Last recorded21,013 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 JGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 21,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 16,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 12,621 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 9,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 9,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 9,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 8,976 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 8,942 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 8,895 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 8,786 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

wiper blades

Pass 22 Sep 2014 7,688 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 7,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,593 miles

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

Drivers washer jet poor operation

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 7,309 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 7,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 6,798 miles

near side rear tyre outer wall cracked around whole circumference action required soon

Fail 25 Sep 2010 6,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre outer wall cracked around whole circumference action required soon

Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,412 miles

nearside front & nearside rear tyres side wall cracking up.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 5,914 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 5,583 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,958 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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S291 JGT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S291 JGT, 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 S291 JGT registered?

S291 JGT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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