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S539 AOJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,146 mi
Last recorded76,146 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 AOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 76,146 miles

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

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrules

exhaust leak on cat joint

free play at hand brake lever

offside & nearside outer sills by doorsteps corroded

offside front headlight cracked

poor beam pattern at both headlights

poor welding at osr inner wheel arch

rear number plate lamp loose & both front headlights

rear sidelights bright

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

Fail 9 May 2012 76,133 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrules

exhaust leak on cat joint

offside & nearside outer sills by doorsteps corroded

offside front headlight cracked

rear number plate lamp loose & both front headlights

rear sidelights bright

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,498 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 66,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 63,284 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 59,312 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,742 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 52,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S rear tyre has multiple surface cracks in outer side wall

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2006 49,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S539 AOJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S539 AOJ, 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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S539 AOJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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