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S717 OMJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 OMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2011 128,755 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 128,755 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 112,212 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 112,212 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,784 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 89,784 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 89,785 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 89,784 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 77,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on.nearside rear tyre cracking on wall.

offside front tyre trade damaged slightly.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 77,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre cracking on edges.air bag light on.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 63,746 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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S717 OMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S717 OMJ, 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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S717 OMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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