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S535 JKN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,424 mi
Last recorded111,424 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 JKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 111,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 99,536 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 90,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 80,636 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 80,636 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 72,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S535 JKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S535 JKN, 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 S535 JKN registered?

S535 JKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S535 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S535 JKN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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