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S118 HTX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,238 mi
Last recorded52,238 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 HTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,238 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 52,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sills Corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,914 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 50,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,192 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,462 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,608 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,789 miles

corrosion to both closing sills

corrosion to both front suspension arms

cracks in o/s/f tyre

rear number plate damaged

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 4 Sep 2013 47,732 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,713 miles

advanced corrosion to both closing sills

advanced corrosion to metal parts of o/s/f brake hose, recommend it to be replaced,

air bag warning light staying on

corrosion to most suspension parts

rear number plate cracked

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,573 miles

advanced corrosion to metal parts o/s/f brake hose

advanced cracking to o/s/r tyre ,only just passed test,recommend it to be replaced

air bag warning light staying on

both front wiper blades starting to split

cracks in rear number plate

unable to fully check outer b ody sills due to trim covers

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,094 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advanced craking of o/s/r tyre,recommend it to be replaced

air bag warning light staying on

front brake discs worn

rear number plate cracked

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,342 miles

air bag lamp on

offside rear tyre cracking

signs of coolant leak at radiator

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 May 2009 41,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 41,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 39,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,066 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,989 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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S118 HTX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S118 HTX, 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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S118 HTX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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