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S503 JGG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,110 mi
Last recorded75,110 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 JGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,725 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 70,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,031 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,780 miles

near side and off side rear inner door sills start of corrosion

off side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,820 miles

offside headlamp broken but not affecting its beam image

Fail 29 Feb 2008 53,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,507 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 41,148 miles

Front registration plate number is slightly cracked but letters not affected

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,148 miles

Front registration plate number is slightly cracked but letters not affected

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,494 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s handbrake lower on effort

Fail 1 Sep 2006 40,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s handbrake lower on effort

Pass 7 Sep 2005 33,028 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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S503 JGG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S503 JGG, 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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S503 JGG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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