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S407 DRP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,104 mi
Last recorded115,104 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 DRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,104 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 115,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 104,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 96,994 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 96,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 85,899 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine warning light on

exhaust system rubber mounts perished

Fail 2 Jul 2007 85,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust system rubber mounts perished

front brake pads and discs starting to get low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 73,044 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 73,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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S407 DRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S407 DRP, 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 S407 DRP registered?

S407 DRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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