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S419 ABN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,618 mi
Last recorded102,618 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS419 ABN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 102,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 May 2011 102,618 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2010 98,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre nailed

slight play both front strut tops

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

various corrosion under car

Pass 6 Jul 2010 98,794 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre nailed

slight play both front strut tops

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

various corrosion under car

Pass 1 Jul 2009 94,872 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

various corrosion under car

Fail 18 Jun 2009 94,872 miles

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)

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

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

slight play rear wheel bearings

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

various corrosion under car

Pass 21 May 2008 87,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust repaired

o/s wiper end split

slight corrosion on both rear sill to floor areas

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,901 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 77,901 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 64,759 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings and slight noise from o/s

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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S419 ABN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S419 ABN, 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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S419 ABN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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