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S537 UHK

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,365 mi
Last recorded72,365 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 UHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 72,365 miles

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner sills

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

corrosion present on rear suspension components

oil leak

slight movement in front lower arm bushes

Fail 25 Apr 2014 72,365 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner sills

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

corrosion present on rear suspension components

oil leak

slight movement in front lower arm bushes

Fail 8 Apr 2014 72,158 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to see rest of both outer sill conditions due to side skirts fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,355 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 61,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 54,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,617 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,893 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,560 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 46,560 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,905 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 44,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,235 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 38,329 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 38,329 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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S537 UHK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S537 UHK, 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 S537 UHK registered?

S537 UHK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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