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S540 GBD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,013 mi
Last recorded80,013 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 GBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2012 80,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 69,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

off side outer sill showing signs of wear

Fail 29 Oct 2011 69,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side outer sill showing signs of wear

Fail 14 Oct 2010 58,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,534 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 55,532 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,679 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,182 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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S540 GBD 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 S540 GBD, 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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S540 GBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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