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S712 GPN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,562 mi
Last recorded85,562 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 GPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,562 miles

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

Corrosion on inner and outer sills n/s and o/s

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,649 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 79,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear brake imbalance quite high

Pass 31 Dec 2010 78,824 miles

Evidence of surface corrosion on O/S and N/S outer sills,unable to inspect due to sill trim covers fitted at time of test.

Front brake discs in poor condition

N/S and O/S wiper blades split on the ends slightly

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)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 78,824 miles

Evidence of surface corrosion on O/S and N/S outer sills,unable to inspect due to sill trim covers fitted at time of test.

Front brake discs in poor condition

N/S and O/S wiper blades split on the ends slightly

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,214 miles

N/S rear tyre perished on side wall.

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 74,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,482 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 50,518 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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S712 GPN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S712 GPN, 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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S712 GPN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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