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S788 GRO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,110 mi
Last recorded88,110 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 GRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2013 88,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 88,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,392 miles

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Fail 24 Feb 2012 84,334 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2011 82,119 miles

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills could not give full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,119 miles

covers fitted to outer sills could not give full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,460 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,332 miles

damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,458 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,406 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 66,406 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 58,204 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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S788 GRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S788 GRO, 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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S788 GRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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