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S815 ADK

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,368 mi
Last recorded110,368 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 ADK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,368 miles

emissions on limits

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

temp guage reading high

Fail 8 Nov 2012 110,320 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

emissions on limits

n/s/r lamp cluster smashed

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

temp guage reading high

Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,150 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,881 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 98,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 94,142 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 94,142 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 88,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 88,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 83,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 83,294 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,767 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 76,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S815 ADK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S815 ADK, 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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S815 ADK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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