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S302 CRE

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,742 mi
Last recorded110,742 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 CRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear suspension frame corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 110,742 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear suspension frame corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 101,760 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 101,716 miles

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

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 engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mil lamp on

Fail 23 Mar 2011 95,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 88,751 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 84,126 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,108 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 74,108 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S302 CRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S302 CRE, 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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S302 CRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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