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S416 AGC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,308 mi
Last recorded85,308 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 AGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has a weak damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 85,305 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. is larger than other tyres on vehicle (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire carcass exposed on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has a weak damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,700 miles

advise offside front outer cv gaitor split and weeping grease.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 69,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

advise front brake pads inner wearing low and brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise offside front outer cv gaitor split and weeping grease.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,590 miles

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

door mirror glass missing n/s/f

Fail 8 Oct 2013 69,590 miles

Rear Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,285 miles

water pump noisey

Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre slight uneven wear on inner edge

water pump noisey

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,707 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,183 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,995 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,872 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,979 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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S416 AGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S416 AGC, 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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S416 AGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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