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S703 SBJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,138 mi
Last recorded81,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 SBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

exhaust downpipe mounting flange deteriorated but not blowing

grinding noise from rear brakes when applied in rbt, possible rear brake shoes

Fail 29 Jun 2012 81,135 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

exhaust downpipe mounting flange deteriorated but not blowing

grinding noise from rear brakes when applied in rbt, possible rear brake shoes

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,933 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,933 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,959 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2010 67,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,951 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,708 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,419 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 48,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,857 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 39,760 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

lump out of sidewall n/s/f

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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S703 SBJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S703 SBJ, 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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S703 SBJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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