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S101 HDK

1999 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,325 mi
Last recorded119,325 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Tigra67,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 HDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,325 miles

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

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

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

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

man light on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,745 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 118,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 116,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 116,310 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 110,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 110,416 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 102,854 miles

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

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

off side front outer ball joint rubber split

Pass 23 Jun 2012 102,854 miles

off side front outer ball joint rubber split

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,635 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,232 miles

Coolant leak

advance corrosion to under carrige /brake pipes

all four shockers weak

both front tyres low

Pass 19 May 2009 81,504 miles

exhaust noiesy

Fail 13 May 2009 81,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 12 Jun 2008 67,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 56,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 50,466 miles

nail in tyre

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 HDK is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HDK, 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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S101 HDK is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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