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S74 LJT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,832 mi
Last recorded85,832 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 LJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 85,832 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 85,522 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,098 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2019 85,096 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 83,938 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/doorstep (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,751 miles

Both rear inner sill areas slightly corroded

O/S/F outer sill / door shut area slightly corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Wash/wipe function difficult to operate

Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,751 miles

Both rear inner sill areas slightly corroded

O/S/F outer sill / door shut area slightly corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Wash/wipe function difficult to operate

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,879 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 78,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,656 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2013 75,226 miles

knock in rear of car ?

Fail 22 Aug 2013 75,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

knock in rear of car ?

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,640 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Aug 2012 73,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,117 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,115 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 67,440 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,380 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 63,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front upper strut mounts worn

Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,624 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 60,624 miles

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

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

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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S74 LJT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S74 LJT, 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 S74 LJT registered?

S74 LJT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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