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S464 SBP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,534 mi
Last recorded55,534 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 SBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +cuts (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outersills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear innersills (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perishing (4.1.E.1)

suspension components+sills+brake ferrules corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 52,923 miles

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

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

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

suspension components corroding,exhaust slight leaks,offside front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,827 miles

front tyres wearing on edges+perishing+nail in nearside front,exhaust slight leaks/poor condition,rear wheel bearings slight noise+slight play in nearside rear,sills+crossmember+suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,722 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

suspension components+floor to sills corroded,slight play in nearside rear w/bearing,tyres perishing+cuts

Fail 9 Aug 2012 50,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

suspension components+floor to sills corroded,slight play in nearside rear w/bearing,tyres perishing+cuts

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,616 miles

suspension components+sills corroded,slight play+noise in nearside rear w/bearing,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,308 miles

brake ferrules corroding,coil springs+suspension components+innersills corroded,

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,753 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,705 miles

coil springs corroded,innersills corroded,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,335 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 41,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front pads getting low

advise osf tyre tread depth on outer edge low

rear box baffles loose

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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S464 SBP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S464 SBP, 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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S464 SBP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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