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S48 LPR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,841 mi
Last recorded63,841 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 LPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,841 miles

r t a damage front, underside rusty, sill covers fitted, mil light on, frontdiscs very poor

Fail 26 Jul 2011 63,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

r t a damage front, underside rusty, sill covers fitted, mil light on, frontdiscs very poor

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,075 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 59,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,664 miles

Engine management light staying on.Needs attension

Engine oil leaks

Handbrake cable flexing when handbrake aplyed.

Steering rack flexing against bulkhead when steering aplyed

Fail 8 Jul 2009 52,664 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine management light staying on.Needs attension

Engine oil leaks

Handbrake cable flexing when handbrake aplyed.

Steering rack flexing against bulkhead when steering aplyed

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,910 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 44,895 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,172 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre is cracked on outer sidewall.

Fail 6 Feb 2007 42,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crank sensor broken off

nsf tyre is worn on outer edge

osr tyre cracked on outer wall

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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S48 LPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S48 LPR, 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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S48 LPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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