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S750 KEC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

64,064 mi
Last recorded64,064 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS750 KEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 64,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On Limits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On Limits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 64,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On Limits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On Limits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 63,622 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 63,618 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 63,614 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,161 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 63,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 63,150 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,429 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,921 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 61,921 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 61,267 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,805 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 60,805 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,343 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 60,343 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak ()

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 60,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to underside

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,760 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 59,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,121 miles

rear suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 59,113 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,015 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 58,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 58,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,578 miles

o s door stop noisey

sills coverd by plastic

slight leak from exhaust front joint

Fail 22 Aug 2013 56,578 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

o s door stop noisey

sills coverd by plastic

slight leak from exhaust front joint

Pass 1 Sep 2012 55,014 miles

corrosion to under body/slight corrosion to brake discs

exhaust front pipe corroded

o s door stop noisey

Fail 1 Sep 2012 55,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion to under body/slight corrosion to brake discs

exhaust front pipe corroded

o s door stop noisey

oil level to min

Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,678 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

o/s/f side light dim.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drivers seatbelt slow to retract,recommend attention.

front exhaust heatshield loose/rattling.

offside and nearside door steps corroding.seatbelt mountings prescribed areas recommend attention.(borderline)

parking brake cables corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear wing arches corroding.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal is soft on application reccomend attention.

front exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 18 Aug 2007 42,383 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front exhaust heatshield loose.

front no. plate damaged.

rear coil springs corroding.

wipers smearing.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 42,383 miles

front exhaust heatshield loose.

front no. plate damaged.

rear coil springs corroding.

wipers smearing.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,581 miles

exhaust heatshield rattling

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Sep 2006 40,581 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield rattling

offside front tyre cracking inbetween the treads †

rear tyres worn close to the tread depth indicators

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Mar 2006 40,318 miles

front pipe exhaust shroud insecure

nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge recomend replacement

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracking recomend replacement

slight play in nearside rear hub

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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S750 KEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 S750 KEC, 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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S750 KEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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