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S130 NBL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,784 mi
Last recorded58,784 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 NBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer c.v gaiter has slight grease loss, secure at time of test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 58,612 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer c.v gaiter has slight grease loss, secure at time of test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,167 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 54,167 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,026 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,571 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,992 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,913 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,023 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,488 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 41,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 34,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,467 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 30,155 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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S130 NBL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S130 NBL, 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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S130 NBL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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