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S163 DDM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,832 mi
Last recorded81,832 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 DDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,832 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear chassis rails(top spring mounts) starting to corrode

both rear wheel bearings have slight play, also slight noise from osr

both sides rear inner sills starting to corrode

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 31 Aug 2011 81,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear chassis rails(top spring mounts) starting to corrode

both rear wheel bearings have slight play, also slight noise from osr

both sides rear inner sills starting to corrode

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,034 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST AND SLIGHTLY WORN, EXHAUST MOUNTINGS WORN, WIPER BLADES WORN. SLIGHT NOISE OS REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,075 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES RUSTING, WIPER BLADES WORN

Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,129 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 62,688 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,063 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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S163 DDM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S163 DDM, 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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S163 DDM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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