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S229 HTX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

98,584 mi
Last recorded98,584 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 HTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2011 98,584 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 98,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,989 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 93,964 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 89,574 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 89,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 79,747 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,207 miles

alternator belt cracked.

front brake disc inner surfaces deteriorating.

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm.

park brake performance lower than expected.

wipers poor.

Fail 12 Mar 2007 66,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

alternator belt cracked.

front brake disc inner surfaces deteriorating.

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm.approaching legal limit.

wipers poor/worn [BORDERLINE PASS]

Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,357 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 54,356 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)

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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S229 HTX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S229 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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S229 HTX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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