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S831 JTX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,588 mi
Last recorded98,588 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 JTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 98,588 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 12 May 2012 88,230 miles

Air bag M.I.L. on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 88,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Air bag M.I.L. on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear silencer fouling neaside rear coil spring.

Pass 26 May 2011 80,805 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust rubbing on n/s/r spring

Fail 25 May 2011 80,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust rubbing on n/s/r spring

Pass 28 May 2010 76,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 May 2010 76,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 May 2009 72,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 69,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2008 69,353 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 69,311 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mountins perashing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front pads low

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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S831 JTX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S831 JTX, 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 S831 JTX registered?

S831 JTX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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