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S710 AGX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,829 mi
Last recorded119,829 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 AGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 119,829 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 117,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,554 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 112,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear back panel corroded but not structural

Pass 15 Jun 2011 109,330 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 109,330 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 109,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 100,917 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 5 May 2010 100,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 May 2009 92,271 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 76,103 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 68,896 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 68,896 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 58,227 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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S710 AGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S710 AGX, 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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S710 AGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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