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S709 EAB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,152 mi
Last recorded69,152 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 EAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,152 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 69,121 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre walls cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2013 66,505 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre walls cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2012 64,142 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,338 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,359 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,080 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 49,868 miles

Exhaust badly fitted and blowing

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,868 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Exhaust badly fitted and blowing

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,519 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 41,005 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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S709 EAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S709 EAB, 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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S709 EAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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