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S335 MLN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,688 mi
Last recorded84,688 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 MLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 82,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,248 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 80,238 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,496 miles

both outer sills covered

both rear under body panels rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2017 79,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear under body panels rusty

both outer sills covered

Pass 30 Jan 2016 79,291 miles

corrosion inner sills

n/s mirror casing missing

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,934 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,258 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 78,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 76,933 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,933 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,940 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 74,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads are 95% worn

Fail 9 Sep 2010 72,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads are 95% worn

Pass 21 May 2009 65,274 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 65,273 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 May 2008 59,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 May 2008 59,624 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 58,235 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 53,986 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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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S335 MLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S335 MLN, 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 S335 MLN registered?

S335 MLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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