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S791 CWT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,106 mi
Last recorded64,106 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 CWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,106 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2013 60,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2013 60,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,141 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear corrosion near bumper outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,637 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 52,637 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2010 48,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,221 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,844 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 43,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,941 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 42,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,641 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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S791 CWT 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 S791 CWT, 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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What year was S791 CWT registered?

S791 CWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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