MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,572 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
all brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion
o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking
slight imbalance from front brakes
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
all brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion
o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking
slight imbalance from front brakes
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front brake discs showing signs of wear
both rear brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion
o/s headlamp lens cracked
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front brake discs showing signs of wear
both rear brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion
o/s headlamp lens cracked
n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm
oil leak from engine
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S78 JPY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S78 JPY, 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 S78 JPY registered?
S78 JPY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S78 JPY safe to buy?
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