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S409 NCF

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,438 mi
Last recorded107,438 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 NCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 107,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,076 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 106,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 106,466 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 103,654 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 99,802 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 99,802 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,936 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside sill to door step corroded but not considered exessive

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

sill covers fitted and unable to fully inspect outer sill bodys

Fail 22 Dec 2015 97,936 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside sill to door step corroded but not considered exessive

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

sill covers fitted and unable to fully inspect outer sill bodys

Pass 22 Dec 2014 95,414 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED BUT NO PLY OR CORD SHOWING!!!!

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

SILL COVER FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION!!!

UNDERBODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED MAKING HARD TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION!!!!

WIPER ENDS SPLIT

Fail 2 Dec 2014 95,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak!!!!!!

nearside front tyre side wall damage but no cord showing

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

wiper ends split !!

Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,018 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 82,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 88,379 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 84,958 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,599 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,156 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 79,524 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,284 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 76,284 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 71,564 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 65,596 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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S409 NCF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S409 NCF, 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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S409 NCF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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