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S808 DHC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,386 mi
Last recorded121,386 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 DHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 121,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs corroded/worn

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust corroded

exhaust deteriorated

harsh corrosion to rear upper spring mounting points

offside wing mirror damaged/loose

rear wheel arches corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2013 117,883 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs worn/corroded

corrosion to exterior of car in places

harsh corrosion to offside door piller

harsh corrosion to rear upper spring mounting points

offside front wing mirror loose (border line pass)

oil dip stick broken

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 28 Jan 2013 117,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery poor condition

brake discs worn/corroded

corrosion to exterior of car in places

harsh corrosion to offside door piller

harsh corrosion to rear upper spring mounting points

offside front wing mirror loose (border line pass)

oil dip stick broken

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jan 2012 113,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

nearside head light rear cover deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough (border line)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside head light damaged

slight and harsh corrosion to underside of car in places

wipers poor condition (border line pass)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 113,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

nearside head light rear cover deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough (border line)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside head light damaged

slight and harsh corrosion to underside of car in places

wipers poor condition (border line pass)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

harsh corrosion underside the vehicle

slight condensation in both front headlights but not effecting beam pattern

slight imbalance in the rear service brake (22%)

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

very light scratches on the front screen but not effecting view

Fail 5 Jan 2011 106,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

harsh corrosion underside the vehicle

slight condensation in both front headlights but not effecting beam pattern

slight imbalance in the rear service brake (22%)

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

very light scratches on the front screen but not effecting view

Fail 11 Jan 2010 100,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight corrosion in places

Pass 11 Jan 2010 100,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight corrosion in places

Pass 27 May 2009 96,550 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight corrosion in places

Fail 27 May 2009 96,550 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight corrosion in places

Pass 22 Dec 2008 96,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Dec 2008 96,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 86,551 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,587 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 3 Jan 2006 76,753 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 69,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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S808 DHC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S808 DHC, 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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S808 DHC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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