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S837 JVV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,089 mi
Last recorded89,089 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 JVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 89,089 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 6 Sep 2011 89,089 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,661 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

front and rear springs corroded

nsr wheel rim slightly distorted

osf abs ring split

rear shockers corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion in numerous places around the chassis and body

vehicle has only just passed the emissions test

Fail 3 Sep 2010 86,656 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

front and rear springs corroded

nsr wheel rim slightly distorted

osf abs ring split

rear shockers corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion in numerous places around the chassis and body

vehicle has only just passed the emissions test

Pass 17 Oct 2007 84,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,308 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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S837 JVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S837 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 S837 JVV registered?

S837 JVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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