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S951 JAR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,609 mi
Last recorded81,609 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 JAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,609 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 81,439 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,209 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,040 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 77,469 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 77,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 75,455 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 73,687 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 70,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 69,831 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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S951 JAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S951 JAR, 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 S951 JAR registered?

S951 JAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S951 JAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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