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S529 CHW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,501 mi
Last recorded85,501 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 CHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 85,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,357 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 83,357 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 78,937 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,648 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 75,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,623 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Sep 2007 70,623 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Oct 2006 66,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 66,402 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 61,243 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 61,243 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S529 CHW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S529 CHW, 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 S529 CHW registered?

S529 CHW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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