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S101 ACB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,925 mi
Last recorded45,925 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 ACB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 45,925 miles

Exhaust Back Box Is Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 45,568 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,551 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 45,512 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust weak and corroded

n\s rear front to rear brake pipe moist [tightened no leak detected advisable to renew]

o\s hand brake just efficient

suspension components corroding

very weak around servo mounting poinit

Fail 15 Aug 2022 45,512 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust weak and corroded

n\s rear front to rear brake pipe moist [tightened no leak detected advisable to renew]

o\s hand brake just efficient

suspension components corroding

very weak around servo mounting poinit

Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,192 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust weak and corroded

o\s headlamp condensated

servo mounting point corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2021 45,154 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust weak and corroded

o\s headlamp condensated

servo mounting point corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,114 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front tyres and rear perishing on sidewalls

o\s front headlamp condensated

outer sill covers fitted

rear inner to outer sills corroding

servo mounting and baulk head weak and corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 25 Jul 2017 44,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,771 miles

all 4 tyres aged and cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,396 miles

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

front brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,295 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 37,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,819 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,900 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,261 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,371 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,529 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,087 miles

slight play in offside steering cotrol arm

Pass 30 Jul 2005 31,495 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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S101 ACB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S101 ACB, 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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S101 ACB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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