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L1 SOA

1999 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,153 mi
Last recorded64,153 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Tigra67,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 SOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear flexible brakepipes,ferrules corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2007 64,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear flexible brakepipes,ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 57,479 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 57,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

coolant leaking

drive belt split

Pass 18 Jun 2005 52,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L1 SOA is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 67,466 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 L1 SOA, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L1 SOA registered?

L1 SOA is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is L1 SOA safe to buy?

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