MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,969 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front and rear (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
both rear inner silss corroded
offside sill corroded
rear chassis corroded
rear subframe corroded
sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Engine management light ON (EML)
Neaqrside front tyre has slight damage to wall
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Slight rust on under seals at rear of vehicle
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Coolent level above max level
Engine has missfire
Engine management light ON (EML)
Neaqrside front tyre has slight damage to wall
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Slight rust on under seals at rear of vehicle
doorsteps corroding.
rear inner sills corroding.
rear spring mounts corroding.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
doorsteps corroding.
rear inner sills corroding.
rear spring mounts corroding.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both rear inner sills slight corrosion
front exhaust heat sheild rattle
steering rack slight dampness
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both rear inner sills slight corrosion
front exhaust heat sheild rattle
steering rack slight dampness
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
chip in screen outside zone a
front discs slightly out of shape
slight play in nearside wheel bearing
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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S743 UTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 S743 UTW, 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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S743 UTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 October 1998.
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