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S150 FEC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,920 mi
Last recorded41,920 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 FEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,920 miles

Body has slight corrosion Boot floor (spare wheel well) (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Valance (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 41,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sping seat (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring seat (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Body has slight corrosion Boot floor (spare wheel well) (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Valance (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,168 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,845 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,318 miles

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

exhaust back box is fouling rear mounting causing a knocking noise. recommend adjustment

front brake pad thickness is just over 1.5mm. recommend renewal

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is badly scuffed

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall is badly scuffed

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall is badly cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,039 miles

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

exhaust center section is corroded and has slight leak of gases. recommend renewal

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls are heavily cracked. recommend renewal

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,910 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 15,289 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,963 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 14,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 13,949 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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S150 FEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S150 FEC, 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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S150 FEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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