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S961 VWJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,363 mi
Last recorded85,363 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 VWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 85,363 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 81,601 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 78,533 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,397 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 78,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 73,783 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 70,908 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,109 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,663 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 61,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,125 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 56,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 52,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,420 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 45,023 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,023 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,392 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 39,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,298 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 38,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 37,502 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,502 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,589 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 33,936 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 33,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,950 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 27,429 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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S961 VWJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S961 VWJ, 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 S961 VWJ registered?

S961 VWJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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