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S822 OBV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,317 mi
Last recorded103,317 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 OBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,317 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2012 100,140 miles

DOORSTEP PRSECRIBED AREA CORROSION BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

JUST SUFFICENT RESERVE TRAVEL ON SERVICE BRAKE FOOT PEDAL AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE REAR ON OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

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

OUTER SILLS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREAS AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

WIPERS POOR CLEARANCE

Pass 4 Nov 2011 118,113 miles

both front brake disc inner surfaces 30% corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 96,440 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

front disc and pads worn.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 91,622 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 91,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

odd wheels on front axle

plastic covers on sills

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,887 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 75,919 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 68,879 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 68,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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S822 OBV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S822 OBV, 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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S822 OBV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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