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S838 CYG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,832 mi
Last recorded64,832 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 CYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,832 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,350 miles

Corrosion around boot lock.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 57,310 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Corrosion around boot lock.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,990 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,566 miles

Exhaust front pipe/cat deteriorated

Front discs slightly corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Oil on minimum mark on dipstick

Fail 1 Nov 2007 43,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gear box oil leak

oil on minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,939 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and blowing slightly from middle

Oil level on minimum

Slight oil leak at lower part of engine

Small breather pipe deteriorated next to battery

light corrosion underneath

nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread

Fail 6 Sep 2006 42,939 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Air pipe deteriorated and slightly leaking at top of engine,(air sensor), between right side of engine and battery (yellow chalked)

Exhaust back box rubber deteriorated

Exhuast tail pipe end corroded and slight blow from middle section (pin hole)

General light corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread area, also tyre starting to perish

Oil level on minimum

Slight oil leak around base of engine

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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S838 CYG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S838 CYG, 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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S838 CYG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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