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S186 HTX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,885 mi
Last recorded58,885 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 HTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,885 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion under vehicle especially around rear beam/suspension area

NS and OS front brake discs in poor condition on inside faces

NS and OS rear flexi hoses corroded at ferrules

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 58,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion under vehicle especially around rear beam/suspension area

NS and OS front brake discs in poor condition on inside faces

NS and OS rear flexi hoses corroded at ferrules

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 58,881 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,315 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 54,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 53,674 miles

Difficulty assessing welding repairs due to amount of under seal

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on front and rear chassis, front and rear suspension components.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 53,674 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside inner sill at rear corroded, not considered excessive at time of test.

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on front and rear chassis, front and rear suspension components.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 53,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,439 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 50,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 50,421 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underside and rear chassis rails s/corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,421 miles

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

underside and rear chassis rails s/corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,701 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion appearing on o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 20 Aug 2008 45,598 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,598 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,854 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 42,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2006 38,634 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 33,874 miles

Windscreen wipers not always parking properly

Fail 17 Aug 2005 33,874 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wipers not always parking properly

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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S186 HTX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S186 HTX, 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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S186 HTX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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