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S586 MLM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,458 mi
Last recorded122,458 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 MLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 122,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise damage to o/s door

advise n/s/r brake binding

advise rear inner sill's rusty

advise sill covers

advise steal wheel fitted to n/s/f

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 122,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise damage to o/s door

advise n/s/r brake binding

advise rear inner sill's rusty

advise sill covers

advise steal wheel fitted to n/s/f

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 116,469 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise rear inner sill's getting rusty

advise sill covers fitted

advise steal wheel fitted to n/s/f

both rear tyre's starting to crack

Fail 24 Jul 2013 116,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise rear inner sill's getting rusty

advise sill covers fitted

advise steal wheel fitted to n/s/f

both rear tyre's starting to crack

Pass 20 Jul 2012 111,177 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 104,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 98,545 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear coil springs getting rusty

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front bulkhead getting rusty near brake servo

some small chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Jul 2010 98,427 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear coil springs getting rusty

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front bulkhead getting rusty near brake servo

some small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2009 93,490 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres starting to wear on very inner edges

corrosion forming in front bulkhead near brake servo

several small chips in the windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2009 93,490 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres starting to wear on very inner edges

corrosion forming in front bulkhead near brake servo

several small chips in the windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2008 89,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion starting in front bulkhead by servo drain

steering rack is damp

Pass 21 Jul 2007 85,197 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 85,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished and cracking on tread

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,512 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 73,471 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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S586 MLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S586 MLM, 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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S586 MLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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