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S35 DBD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,821 mi
Last recorded57,821 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 DBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,821 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2020 57,729 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 57,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 54,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 46,986 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,544 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,990 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,134 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,751 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,677 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 32,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,093 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,476 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,523 miles

Middle exhaust box rattleing

N/S/F Wiper split

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,296 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,241 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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S35 DBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S35 DBD, 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 S35 DBD registered?

S35 DBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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