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S507 DAB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,958 mi
Last recorded71,958 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS507 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 71,958 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perrished and cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2010 71,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre side wall perrished and cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,001 miles

Front brake discs corroding.

Front exhaust joint corroding.

Rear exhaust box corroded and cracked.

Rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroding.

Rear inner sills corroding.

Fail 9 Jan 2009 66,996 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake discs corroding.

Front exhaust joint corroding.

Rear exhaust box corroded and cracked.

Rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroding.

Rear inner sills corroding.

Pass 15 Dec 2007 62,632 miles

Both front brake discs corroding.

Exhaust front pipe to inter pipe joint corroding.

Front exhaust heat shield corroded & insecure.

Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroding.

Power steering rack damp ( no sign of actual leak ).

Slight judder on both front brakes.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 56,188 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroding

Slight distortion on front brakes

Pass 30 Dec 2005 49,421 miles

Dampness around steering rack.

Front brake disc surfaces starting to corrode.

Front exhaust pipe heat shield corroded & slightly insecure.

Slight play in both 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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S507 DAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S507 DAB, 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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S507 DAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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