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S613 AWU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

81,555 mi
Last recorded81,555 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS613 AWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 81,555 miles

Oil leak

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

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

air bag light and engine management light on.

Fail 29 May 2009 81,557 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

air-bag light on

engine light on

Fail 26 May 2009 81,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

air-bag light on

engine light on

Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,969 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 80,968 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

air bag light on

Fail 4 Apr 2008 80,709 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubbers perished/split

power steering pipes corroded

signs of n/s/r tyre fouling but ok on test

signs of staining on tank but no visible leak

Pass 11 May 2007 74,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,375 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 27 Feb 2006 68,375 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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S613 AWU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S613 AWU, 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 S613 AWU registered?

S613 AWU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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