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S281 OFV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,913 mi
Last recorded101,913 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 OFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

cat converter has been touching on the floor

centre exaust touching on the rear axle

haet sheild on front pipe exaust loose

not checked outter sills due to body kit

rear axle starting to corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2011 101,903 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

cat converter has been touching on the floor

centre exaust touching on the rear axle

haet sheild on front pipe exaust loose

not checked outter sills due to body kit

rear axle starting to corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,597 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 97,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 88,414 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

n/s/r tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 13 Feb 2010 88,414 miles

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

n/s/r tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 4 Feb 2009 73,780 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 73,780 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear offside tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 4 Feb 2008 61,920 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,920 miles

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,580 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,830 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 53,827 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner tread blocks.

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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S281 OFV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S281 OFV, 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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S281 OFV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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