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S735 AFM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,815 mi
Last recorded110,815 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 AFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2013 110,815 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f wing damaged/dented

Pass 7 Jun 2012 102,237 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 102,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2011 96,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

advise all 4 x coil springs corroded

advise front and rear number plates in poor condision

Pass 1 Jun 2010 93,792 miles

outer sills not checked fully ,outer skirts fitted

Fail 26 May 2010 93,791 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/f tyre low pressure

outer sills not checked fully ,outer skirts fitted

Pass 21 May 2009 89,034 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 89,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,523 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 80,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,635 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,887 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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S735 AFM 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 53.8%.

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 S735 AFM, 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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S735 AFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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