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S796 OUT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,775 mi
Last recorded109,775 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 OUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 109,775 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 109,775 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 105,897 miles

rear outer sills corroding

rear undersills corroding

slight blow on centre silencer

Fail 14 Dec 2009 105,891 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear outer sills corroding

rear undersills corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2008 96,233 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 96,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside inner rear lamp not working

slight blow on catylitic convertor joint

Pass 19 Dec 2007 87,154 miles

nearside front tyre only just in limit

offside front brake disc pad wearing low

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 13 Dec 2007 87,055 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre only just in limit

offside front brake disc pad wearing low

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,423 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 60,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S796 OUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S796 OUT, 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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S796 OUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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