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S347 OEO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

42,823 mi
Last recorded42,823 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 OEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2011 42,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 42,823 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,973 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 32,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 28,437 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both number plates have letters and figures starting to deform

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2009 28,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both number plates have letters and figures starting to deform

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,502 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 26,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 24,517 miles

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

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate has letters which are slightly deformed

Fail 28 Oct 2006 22,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,739 miles

Offside 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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S347 OEO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S347 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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What year was S347 OEO registered?

S347 OEO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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