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S45 LSM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,122 mi
Last recorded64,122 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 LSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 64,122 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 64,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,968 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 61,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,808 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,850 miles

exhaust blow middle section

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust blow middle section

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,764 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,297 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

noise from around crank pluuey area

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,539 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

hand brake cable has surface rust

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,235 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,664 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 43,664 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S45 LSM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S45 LSM, 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 S45 LSM registered?

S45 LSM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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