MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside inner rear wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside inner rear wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear webs & back panel becoming corroded
front & mid exhaust system in very poor condition and blowing slightly
front brake discs starting to corrode
front number plate becoming deteriorated
signs of water loss from cooling system,lots of water staining under bonnet
sill covers preventing full inspection of sills
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
exhaust front to mid section joint deteriorated
side skirts preventing full inspection of outter sills
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
corrosion on o/s n/s inner sills
corrosion on o/s outer sill
headlamp brakets broken but not insecure
n/s/f mirror insecure
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to the legal limit
power steering rack leaking
various exhaust mounting rubbers split and perished but is still well supported
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
corrosion on o/s n/s inner sills
corrosion on o/s outer sill
headlamp brakets broken but not insecure
n/s/f mirror insecure
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to the legal limit
power steering rack leaking
various exhaust mounting rubbers split and perished but is still well supported
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust rubbers poor
plastic side skirts fitted
both front brake discs worn /pads getting low
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s mirror defective
1. n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing on outside edge.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
1. n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing on outside edge.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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S779 EAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 S779 EAR, 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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S779 EAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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