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K55 CJE

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,932 mi
Last recorded123,932 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 CJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 123,932 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 123,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 113,403 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 106,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,699 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 98,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 95,715 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 93,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 85,969 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 86,969 miles

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

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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K55 CJE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K55 CJE, 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 K55 CJE registered?

K55 CJE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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