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S770 AWH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,021 mi
Last recorded83,021 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 AWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,021 miles

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

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2017 83,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative spring missing (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in two separate places (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

Fail 27 Feb 2017 82,950 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,888 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 79,886 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,625 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,623 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,605 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 67,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,332 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 62,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,728 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,858 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 31,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,843 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 27,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 23,482 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 23,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S770 AWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S770 AWH, 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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S770 AWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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