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S585 NAR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 NAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2011

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

both front tyres worn

exhaust blows

front pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2011

both front tyres worn

exhaust blows

front pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2010 119,002 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

bulkhead has corrosion to brake servo mount area

corrosion to offside and nearside webs

front brake discs rusty

offside and nearside outer sills / door shuts have corrosion, partly covered by bodykit covers

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 13 Mar 2009 111,156 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 111,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 101,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 101,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 90,929 miles

plastic covers covering outer sills

Pass 17 Mar 2006 80,550 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 80,550 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust heatshield loose

interior rear view mirror missing

rear washers/wipers inoperative

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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S585 NAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black 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 S585 NAR, 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 S585 NAR registered?

S585 NAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S585 NAR safe to buy?

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