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S685 AGC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,012 mi
Last recorded60,012 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 AGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,012 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES POOR

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER LEAKING

Fail 15 Mar 2013 60,005 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES POOR

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

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER LEAKING

Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,209 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

Nearside handbrake effort lags slightly

Nearside rear brake binding-on slightly

Small dents in bonnet

Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,509 miles

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 19 Mar 2010 47,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2009 43,637 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,637 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,116 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 38,116 miles

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

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

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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S685 AGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc 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 S685 AGC, 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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S685 AGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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