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S389 LDG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,071 mi
Last recorded104,071 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 LDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,071 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 4,067 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside headlamp has excessive condensation effecting aim.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 99,917 miles

Both wiper blades ton on ends

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

Nearside headlamp mounting broken but lamp still secure

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,917 miles

Both wiper blades ton on ends

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

Nearside headlamp mounting broken but lamp still secure

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,169 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight corrosion on rear inner sills,

Pass 18 Oct 2008 92,543 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,614 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 84,356 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 84,349 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 81,908 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S389 LDG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S389 LDG, 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 S389 LDG registered?

S389 LDG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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