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S530 TBP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,445 mi
Last recorded123,445 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 TBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 123,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 113,555 miles

slight fading on rear numberplate repairs to rear silencerbox

Pass 20 Jan 2010 104,572 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 104,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 98,243 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 28 Nov 2008 98,243 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 5 Dec 2007 84,783 miles

front brake discs ridged and pads thin

outer sills and bulk head covered

surface corrosion o/s/r inner sill and rear chassis rails around spring mounts

Fail 3 Dec 2007 84,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust middle + rear sections corroding

front brake discs ridged + pads very thin

hole in o/s/r floor pan (not corrosion)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

outer sills + bulkhead covered

surface corrosion o/s/r inner sill + rear chassis rails around spring mounts

Pass 1 Dec 2006 75,301 miles

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

corrosion generally on underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

frontpipe heatshield loose and rattling

Fail 1 Dec 2006 75,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front pipe heatshield loose and rattling

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

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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S530 TBP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S530 TBP, 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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S530 TBP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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