CarVerify

Free Car Check

S131 AHJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,931 mi
Last recorded73,931 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 AHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 73,931 miles

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

covers on outer sills

oil leak off engine

Fail 27 Dec 2012 75,909 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

covers on outer sills

oil leak off engine

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

covers on outer sills

Fail 29 Dec 2011 74,275 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

covers on outer sill/s

Pass 31 Dec 2010 72,827 miles

185/55/15 fitted to front

195/50/15 fitted to rear

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

covers on outer sills

oil leak off engine

Pass 29 Dec 2009 71,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

inner sills corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside sill step corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2008 69,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak off engine

Pass 29 Dec 2007 67,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,272 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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
Full Vauxhall Tigra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S131 AHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S131 AHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S131 AHJ?

You can check the full history of S131 AHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S131 AHJ registered?

S131 AHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S131 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 AHJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S131 AHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S131 AHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.