MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,445 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front brake discs corroded on inner edges
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs corroded on inner edges
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside handbrake cable incorrectly routed
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s rear tyre cracks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s rear tyre cracks
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S493 CGR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S493 CGR, 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 S493 CGR registered?
S493 CGR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 August 1998.
Is S493 CGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S493 CGR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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