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S440 NGM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,153 mi
Last recorded42,153 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 NGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 42,153 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

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

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 41,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear wheel arches corrosion

outer covers on sills, both sides

Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body seal corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body seal corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack misty (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,530 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

steering rack light misting of oil

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,997 miles

chassis corrosion, by rear springs. both sides

rear inner sills corrosion, both sides

steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,479 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

both rear tyres perished

rear axel and springs corroded

slight dampness at bottom of steering rack pinion

tyres different speed rating across front axel

Fail 9 Sep 2015 35,471 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

rear axel and springs corroded

slight dampness at bottom of steering rack pinion

tyres different speed rating across front axel

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,915 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,342 miles

tyres on same axle have dif speed rating front and rear

Fail 1 Oct 2013 32,342 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight movement to o/s/r wheel bearing

tyres on same axle have dif speed rating front and rear

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,077 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,008 miles

both rear coil springs corrosion.

both rear shockers damp

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,019 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 26,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,492 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,931 miles

slight movement to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,247 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 21,247 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,190 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 19,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 16,872 miles

play in rear wheel bearings.

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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S440 NGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S440 NGM, 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 S440 NGM registered?

S440 NGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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