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S72 THL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,551 mi
Last recorded59,551 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 THL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 59,551 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING WITH AGE ABOVE REAR ROAD SPRING MOUNTING POINTS

BOTH SIDES REAR INNER SILL PANELS CORRODING WITH AGE

FRONT EXHAUST JOINT CORRODING WITH AGE

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Fail 10 May 2013 59,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING WITH AGE ABOVE REAR ROAD SPRING MOUNTING POINTS

BOTH SIDES REAR INNER SILL PANELS CORRODING WITH AGE

FRONT EXHAUST JOINT CORRODING WITH AGE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,449 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,848 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,565 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,694 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,292 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 36,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,567 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

dampness to offside front head light

Fail 16 Aug 2007 31,567 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dampness to offside front head light

Fail 22 Aug 2006 28,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S72 THL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S72 THL, 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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S72 THL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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