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S343 OEO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,932 mi
Last recorded88,932 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 OEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,932 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,428 miles

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

exhaust emits blue smoke at fast idle

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

various corrosion points on underside of vehicle to rear chassis rails and rear inner sill panels

Fail 9 Nov 2012 81,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust emits blue smoke at fast idle

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

various corrosion points on underside of vehicle to rear chassis rails and rear inner sill panels

Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 69,257 miles

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all springs corroded

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 Nov 2010 55,937 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all springs corroded

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Dec 2009 49,603 miles

damage to nearside front.

damage to nearside outer mirror.

nearside front tyre low on outer edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,998 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,364 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 38,353 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,968 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 36,968 miles

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

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2005 34,803 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S343 OEO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S343 OEO, 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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S343 OEO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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