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S149 FNH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,378 mi
Last recorded82,378 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 FNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2010 82,378 miles

(1.1A.2b)The nearside front position lamp light output is deteriorating

(1.8A.1)The nearside front dipped beam pattern is deteriorating

(2.6.2)The nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play present

(3.5.1b)The nearside rear parking brake cable strands are deteriorating

(3.5.1b)The offside rear parking brake cable strands are deteriorating

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit around the inner shoulder area

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre is worn down to 2.0mm

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted which are preventing an inspection

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust supports hangers are deteriorating

(7.3A.1)The engine cruise speed indicates a fault present which is close to the limits of the operating parameters for the exhaust emissions test

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

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST. FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,378 miles

(1.1A.2b)The nearside front position lamp light output is deteriorating

(1.8A.1)The nearside front dipped beam pattern is deteriorating

(2.6.2)The nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play present

(3.5.1b)The nearside rear parking brake cable strands are deteriorating

(3.5.1b)The offside rear parking brake cable strands are deteriorating

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit around the inner shoulder area

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre is worn down to 2.0mm

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted which are preventing an inspection

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust supports hangers are deteriorating

(7.3A.1)The engine cruise speed indicates a fault present which is close to the limits of the operating parameters for the exhaust emissions test

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST. FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 21 Jul 2009 76,760 miles

(2.3.1b)The power steering rack pinion has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension coil spring has surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension coil spring has surface corrosion present

(2.6.2)The nearside rear wheel bearings have slight free play present

(2.7.3)The offside and the nearside rear shockers visually appear to have a slight seepage of fluid present

(3.5.1b)The parking brake cables through their guides are deteriorating

(3.7A.9)The parking brake performance is close to the legal minimum indicating that service is due

(5.1B.6)The offside outer sill prescribed area corrosion is forming behind the protective panel

(7.3B.2c)The exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content from cruise to idle values are slow to reduce indicating service may be due

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,760 miles

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

(2.3.1b)The power steering rack pinion has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension coil spring has surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension coil spring has surface corrosion present

(2.6.2)The nearside rear wheel bearings have slight free play present

(2.7.3)The offside and the nearside rear shockers visually appear to have a slight seepage of fluid present

(3.5.1b)The parking brake cables through their guides are deteriorating

(3.7A.9)The parking brake performance is close to the legal minimum indicating that service is due

(5.1B.6)The offside outer sill prescribed area corrosion is forming behind the protective panel

(7.3B.2c)The exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content from cruise to idle values are slow to reduce indicating service may be due

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,309 miles

(2.3.1b)the power steering pinion assembly is soiled indicating that a seepage of fluid is present

(2.4C.1b)the nearside and the offside rear coil springs are starting to corrode

(2.7.3)the nearside and the offside rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil present

(3.5.1b)the nearside and the offside rear parking brake cables strands are breaking up and may soon require renewal

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance is at 25% throughout operating range,recommend servicing

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change throughout is approximately 040Kgf indifference

(5.1A)child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat preventing a full inspection of the adult harness

(8.3)chip within the screen outside swept area

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 68,309 miles

(2.3.1b)the power steering pinion assembly is soiled indicating that a seepage of fluid is present

(2.4C.1b)the nearside and the offside rear coil springs are starting to corrode

(2.7.3)the nearside and the offside rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil present

(3.5.1b)the nearside and the offside rear parking brake cables strands are breaking up and may soon require renewal

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance is at 25% throughout operating range,recommend servicing

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change throughout is approximately 040Kgf indifference

(5.1A)child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat preventing a full inspection of the adult harness

(8.3)chip within the screen outside swept area

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 63,167 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 63,167 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

(2.3.1b)slight seapage (soiled) steering rack pinion assembly

(2.7.3)nearside and offside rear shock absorbers slight misting presence

(3.5.1b)parking brake cables strands starting to deteriorate (breaking up)

(3.7.5C)the rear service brakes slightly unequal in their rates of change increase and decrease,this could be partly due to the wheel brearings free play

(4.1.C1a)nearside front outer tyre wall (cut) close to the legal limit

(8.3.1e)items hanging from the interior mirror could be considered to encroach the swept area and obscure the drivers view,recommend not hanging items within the swept area

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,134 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 60,134 miles

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

Parking brake operation noisy and efficiency only just met the requirements

Washers jets incorrectly adjusted.Headlamps images becoming poor.Oil presence on the steering rack assembly.Front brake pads wearing thin.Rear exhaust rubber supports deteriorating.

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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S149 FNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S149 FNH, 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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S149 FNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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