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S657 ATM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,803 mi
Last recorded124,803 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 ATM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 124,803 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 123,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 123,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 122,520 miles

Centre exhaust corroded/minor leak from both ends

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn distort but still audible

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front wiper blade split but still clearing drivers view of road

Offside rear upper chassis suspension spring mounting coated in thick protectant

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 122,520 miles

Centre exhaust corroded/minor leak from both ends

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn distort but still audible

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside front wiper blade split but still clearing drivers view of road

Offside rear upper chassis suspension spring mounting coated in thick protectant

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 122,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn distort but still audible

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front wiper blade split but still clearing drivers view of road

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 118,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 116,710 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 113,791 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 113,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 108,553 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 104,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 98,537 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 98,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,617 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 90,617 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 82,919 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 82,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S657 ATM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S657 ATM, 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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S657 ATM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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