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S507 VNT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,217 mi
Last recorded85,217 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS507 VNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,217 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

various engine oil leaks!

Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,178 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks!

Fail 22 Jun 2010 79,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks!

Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,497 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded but system still sealed

Fail 2 Jun 2009 76,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust clamp corroded but system still sealed

Pass 31 Mar 2006 62,022 miles

tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Mar 2006 61,098 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

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 VNT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S507 VNT, 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 S507 VNT registered?

S507 VNT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S507 VNT safe to buy?

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