MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,312 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
advise strong exhaust front pipe badly detiorated and weak requires immeadiate attention
advise strong handbrake cables worn plastic guide area
advise strong only just met handbrake performance requirements
advise strong possible play in other offside front steering/suspension components not able to test 100% due to failed item
emissions erratic
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded
nearside headlight badly cracked
plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills at time of test
rear spring tops/chassie corroded and getting weak
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise strong exhaust front pipe badly detiorated and weak requires immeadiate attention
advise strong handbrake cables worn plastic guide area
advise strong possible play in other offside front steering/suspension components not able to test 100% due to failed item
emissions erratic
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded
nearside headlight badly cracked
plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills at time of test
rear spring tops/chassie corroded and getting weak
crack in nsf head lamp
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S59 DCT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S59 DCT, 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 S59 DCT registered?
S59 DCT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 August 1998.
Is S59 DCT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S59 DCT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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