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S247 WNM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,822 mi
Last recorded52,822 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 WNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,822 miles

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

front wipers split

Fail 26 Jan 2016 52,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front wipers split

Fail 5 Feb 2015 50,759 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,759 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,302 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,019 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,247 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,495 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 44,495 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 41,138 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 41,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 35,337 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,337 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 30,243 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 30,243 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number cracked

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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S247 WNM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S247 WNM, 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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S247 WNM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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