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S826 ACN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Pink Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,957 mi
Last recorded82,957 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 ACN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,957 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 82,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,686 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 81,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 81,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery loose

Both front tyres worn down to 3-4mm of tread

Both front wipers slightly loose

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres worn down to 3-4mm of tread passenger side worse, also inflated for MOT

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Exhaust emissions CO content high

Inner faces of front brake discs corroded and pads slightly low

Passenger side mirror glass slightly loose

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre soft

both headlamp beam patterns slightly blurred

Pass 25 Sep 2008
Fail 24 Sep 2008

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,691 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 60,151 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 53,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

parking brake cables corrosion present

parking brake effort should be better

Pass 31 Aug 2005 53,003 miles

parking brake cables corrosion present

parking brake effort should be better

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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S826 ACN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Pink with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S826 ACN, 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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S826 ACN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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