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S721 CBN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,123 mi
Last recorded91,123 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 CBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,123 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine oil filter leaking

o/s/front tyre tread distorted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,030 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 88,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R Brake has slight bind.

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 84,701 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 84,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery loose

Pass 9 May 2011 80,919 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 80,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2010 76,501 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,700 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 69,261 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 69,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,010 miles

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

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

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

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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S721 CBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S721 CBN, 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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What year was S721 CBN registered?

S721 CBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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