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S241 NEO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,412 mi
Last recorded74,412 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS241 NEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,412 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,411 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,591 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,768 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 58,702 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,493 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 52,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,158 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,466 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 39,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,896 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,143 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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S241 NEO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S241 NEO, 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 S241 NEO registered?

S241 NEO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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