MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,794 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Mil light on.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear tyres wearing low,offside rear tyre cracking.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Mil light on.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside rear tyre cracking.
Rear brake imbalance of 40%.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas
extensive repair taken place to offside front structure of vehicle
horn adrift from mounting
offside front drive shaft has only a liitle clearance from body
offside front engine mounting repaired & securing bolt missing
rattle/noise from clutch area
rear tyres perrishing on treads
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas
extensive repair taken place to offside front structure of vehicle
horn adrift from mounting
offside front drive shaft has only a liitle clearance from body
offside front engine mounting repaired & securing bolt missing
rattle/noise from clutch area
rear tyres perrishing on treads
Oil leak
vehicle had accident damage repairs carried out acceptable at test
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S78 DFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 S78 DFM, 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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S78 DFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 August 1998.
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