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S81 LFO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,709 mi
Last recorded57,709 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 LFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,824 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both set too low ()

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,728 miles

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

Unable to inspect outer sills as covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,558 miles

both rear inner sills surface corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,523 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,697 miles

air bag light on

rear roadsprings corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,807 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 48,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,577 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 46,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 43,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,167 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 40,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,001 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 37,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,438 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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S81 LFO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S81 LFO, 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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S81 LFO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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