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S828 SPV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,438 mi
Last recorded127,438 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 SPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2012 127,438 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

1. Slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings. 2. Both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges. 3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edges. 4. Accident damage to offside door.

5. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

6. Both front brake discs becoming distorted.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 124,192 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. n/s frontt yre wearing on inside edge. 3. No oil on dip stick. 4. Both step to sills becoming corroded.

5. Both rear tyres near legal limits.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 124,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. n/s frontt yre wearing on inside edge. 3. No oil on dip stick. 4. Both step to sills becoming corroded.

5. Both rear tyres near legal limits.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 119,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 119,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 114,132 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 29 Mar 2010 114,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 108,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 4 Apr 2009 108,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 15 Apr 2008 99,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2007 85,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake hose ferrels rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2007 85,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake hose ferrels rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 58,659 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 58,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S828 SPV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S828 SPV, 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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S828 SPV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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