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S354 DMV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 DMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 109,055 miles

Coolant leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 109,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 103,122 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,649 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 100,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 93,264 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 89,695 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 89,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 82,214 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 82,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 78,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 70,403 miles

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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S354 DMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S354 DMV, 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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S354 DMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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