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S317 CRO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,936 mi
Last recorded87,936 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 CRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,936 miles

Oil leak

some play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,524 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Sep 2009 82,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 78,279 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 78,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,631 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,308 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre has uneven tread wear (195/55h15).

Pass 31 May 2006 61,940 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 61,940 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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S317 CRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S317 CRO, 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 S317 CRO registered?

S317 CRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S317 CRO safe to buy?

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