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S397 CRO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,968 mi
Last recorded93,968 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 CRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,968 miles

bonnet inop in closed position

Fail 26 Jan 2016 93,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box/ front section blowing (7.1.2)

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

bonnet inop in closed position

Pass 3 Feb 2015 92,366 miles

off/s front tyre uneven wear

Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,043 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 90,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,509 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,445 miles

both front tyres uneven wear wearing on inside edges n/rear tyre cracking in tread off/s h/brake low performance f/n/plate damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,962 miles

off/s h/brake low performance rear exhaust mountings slight deteratedn/s rear tyre wall light cracking both front tyres uneven wear

Pass 23 Oct 2009 79,556 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 79,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 77,688 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 77,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2008 74,450 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 74,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 67,210 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 59,716 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 59,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S397 CRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S397 CRO, 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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S397 CRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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