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S535 HKO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,810 mi
Last recorded77,810 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 HKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,810 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,923 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front anti rol bar mountings corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cut on side wall

rear number plate cracked

rear springs, axle and side sills corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre cut on side wall

rear number plate cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front anti rol bar mountings corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear springs, axle and side sills corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 73,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,485 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,636 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 71,227 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 71,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,283 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2009 69,283 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,609 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cracking & small cuts to nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,598 miles

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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S535 HKO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S535 HKO, 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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S535 HKO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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