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R484 JBW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,979 mi
Last recorded67,979 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 JBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,979 miles

front brake discs are corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis/spring seats corroded

nearside rear inner side light not working

rear axle and suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 67,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake discs are corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis/spring seats corroded

nearside rear inner side light not working

rear axle and suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both outer sils corroding

nearside inner side light inop

Pass 28 Feb 2015 63,392 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 63,392 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 61,030 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)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2014 61,030 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2013 58,947 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 58,947 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,218 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre tread stepped.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 52,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre tread stepped.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,593 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 49,593 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 46,644 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,563 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 41,087 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 41,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 38,726 miles

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

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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R484 JBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R484 JBW, 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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R484 JBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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