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S205 ENM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,624 mi
Last recorded50,624 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 ENM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 50,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 50,350 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut,battery insecure,unable to open boot,both frt seat belt buckle flags fired frt discs corroded both inner rear sills corroded,frt panel damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2008 50,047 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

battery insecure,unable to open boot,both frt seat belt buckles flags fired,frt discs corroded,both rear inner sills corroded,front panek damaged,lower frt bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,811 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 40,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,186 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 32,186 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front wipers

Pass 16 Aug 2005 30,229 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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S205 ENM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S205 ENM, 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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What year was S205 ENM registered?

S205 ENM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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