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S708 JWO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,173 mi
Last recorded62,173 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 JWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,230 miles

front chassis legs corroded

front cross member corroded

near side rear inner whee arch and outer sill have been plated/welded unable to fully inspect due to underseal

off side front flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

off side front top suspension mounting worn

off side rear tyre cracking

rear inner sills corroded

run out on front brakes

suspect leak from power steering rack

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2018 58,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front chassis legs corroded

front cross member corroded

off side front flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

off side front top suspension mounting worn

off side rear tyre cracking

rear inner sills corroded

run out on front brakes

suspect leak from power steering rack

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017 55,663 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,975 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 53,975 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,142 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery not secure

n/s front window broken

oil leak underside of engine

plastic covers on both sills

Fail 12 Mar 2012 49,051 miles

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

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)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery not secure

n/s front window broken

oil leak underside of engine

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

handbrake cables worn

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

rear inner cills & both outer cills corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2009 48,780 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

handbrake cables worn

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

rear inner cills & both outer cills corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,083 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,924 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 41,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,600 miles

notice as 434504036319

Fail 30 Nov 2006 36,600 miles

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

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

Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant low †poss battery fault †rear wiper split

Pass 7 Nov 2005 24,956 miles

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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S708 JWO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S708 JWO, 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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S708 JWO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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