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S811 MRM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,895 mi
Last recorded102,895 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 MRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2016 102,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,045 miles

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

Child seat fitted at the time of test.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Rear valance corroded.

Sill protection fitted.

Spare wheel well corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 101,045 miles

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

Child seat fitted at the time of test.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Rear valance corroded.

Sill protection fitted.

Spare wheel well corroded.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 100,025 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side front head lamp has a stone chip.

Near side front tyre scrubbed on the inner edge.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Sill protection fitted.

Spare wheel well corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,025 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side front head lamp has a stone chip.

Near side front tyre scrubbed on the inner edge.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill protection fitted.

Spare wheel well corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in n/s/f head light

Fail 28 Aug 2013 97,398 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in n/s/f head light

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,678 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 92,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,209 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 87,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,840 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 82,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,732 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 75,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 68,224 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 68,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,198 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 60,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,510 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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S811 MRM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S811 MRM, 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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S811 MRM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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