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S804 KKH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,219 mi
Last recorded103,219 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 KKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 103,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to o/s + n/s inner sills (not excessive)

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2012 103,181 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 a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to o/s + n/s inner sills (not excessive)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 94,343 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 94,343 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,994 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side and off side under sills corroded

near side rear tyre tearing apart

near side wing mirror cracked

off side rear fog lamp is working output brightness is weak

Fail 27 Oct 2010 85,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side and off side under sills corroded

near side rear tyre tearing apart

near side wing mirror cracked

off side rear fog lamp is working output brightness is weak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,656 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,871 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,221 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 47,363 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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S804 KKH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S804 KKH, 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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S804 KKH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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