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S76 MSL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,694 mi
Last recorded87,694 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 MSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front worn thin (3.5.1i)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear upper inner wheel arches holed/corroded not structual

both top sills rusty/corroded

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,202 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 77,652 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear inner sills starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,652 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear inner sills starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,341 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,050 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 70,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,234 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,775 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 56,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,811 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 51,371 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,494 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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S76 MSL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S76 MSL, 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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S76 MSL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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