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S13 DMP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,781 mi
Last recorded99,781 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 DMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,781 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,770 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,789 miles

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

rear valance corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,071 miles

fuel filter corroded

o/side front tyre getting low

oil leak engine

slight play in o/side inner rack joint

underside corroded in places

Fail 7 Oct 2013 90,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

fuel filter corroded

o/side front tyre getting low

oil leak engine

slight play in o/side inner rack joint

underside corroded in places

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,974 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under side of vehicle corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,619 miles

Repairs to n/s/outer sill covered in sealer, underseal and plastic trim !.

Repairs to o/s outer sill covered with filler and paint !.

Some rust on metal brake pipes.

Underside rusty, may require attention soon.

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f door mirror cracked in corner

Fail 5 Oct 2011 87,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Some rust on metal brake pipes.

Underside rusty, may require attention soon.

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f door mirror cracked in corner

Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,164 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 84,211 miles

brake flexis ferrule rusty

exhaust joint rusty

nsf lower ball joint movement

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,993 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 77,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,648 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 58,648 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,256 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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S13 DMP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S13 DMP, 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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S13 DMP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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