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S665 JKP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,530 mi
Last recorded105,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 JKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 105,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 102,841 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 102,841 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 100,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 100,280 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 98,386 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 98,386 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 97,553 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 97,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 94,468 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 94,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 92,619 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 92,619 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,030 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 80,030 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 74,861 miles

osf tyre low inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2005 74,861 miles

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

osf tyre low inner edge

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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S665 JKP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 S665 JKP, 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 S665 JKP registered?

S665 JKP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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