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S279 NNH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,042 mi
Last recorded50,042 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 NNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 50,042 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 38,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,618 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,125 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 36,086 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,081 miles

front brake balance

inner rear sills corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2016 35,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall perished and split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake balance

inner rear sills corroding

offside front tyre perishing,splitting and worn on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,385 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 33,384 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,731 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 30,173 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,173 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,426 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 28,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,008 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,735 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 25,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,979 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 22,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,964 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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S279 NNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S279 NNH, 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 S279 NNH registered?

S279 NNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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