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S171 SBP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,394 mi
Last recorded73,394 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 SBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,394 miles

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

Fail 21 Oct 2015 73,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,578 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front pads thin

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2014 69,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front pads thin

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,403 miles

Oil leak

both rear inner sills corroded

chip in screen

front number plate poor

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and badly perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2013 67,403 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both rear inner sills corroded

chip in screen

front number plate poor

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and badly perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,928 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,960 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

cut in nearside front tyre inner side wall

engin oil leak

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2010 52,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

cut in nearside front tyre inner side wall

engin oil leak

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,817 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 2 Oct 2008 46,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,808 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2007 44,821 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 44,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,131 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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S171 SBP 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 62.5%.

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 S171 SBP, 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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S171 SBP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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