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S739 JVV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,205 mi
Last recorded62,205 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 JVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,205 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,662 miles

front pads low

Fail 24 Aug 2010 55,656 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,936 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 49,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 43,607 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 37,278 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,824 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 27,311 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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S739 JVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S739 JVV, 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 S739 JVV registered?

S739 JVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S739 JVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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