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S773 DKS

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

55,683 mi
Last recorded55,683 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS773 DKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,683 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 55,683 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 36,612 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 36,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,401 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 35,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,971 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 33,971 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 23,931 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 23,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,018 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 21,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2006 20,311 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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S773 DKS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S773 DKS, 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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S773 DKS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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