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S871 DYG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,580 mi
Last recorded93,580 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 DYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,580 miles

both rear inner sills rusting

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 93,541 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

both rear inner sills rusting

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,089 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under vehicle engine bay damp (possible oil leak)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 85,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1ltr engine oil topped up to carry on with test

Coolant topped up to carry on with emission test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under vehicle engine bay damp (possible oil leak)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,653 miles

Advise:corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills

Advise:engine oil leaks

Advise:n/s/f brake pads getting low

Advise:n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Advise:slight damge & staining to front no.plate

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

ADVISE:toppped up engine oil level 1ltr to minimum mark on dipstick requires topping up

Advise:corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills

Advise:engine oil leaks

Advise:n/s/f brake pads getting low

Advise:n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Advise:o/s/f washer jet aim

Advise:slight damge & staining to front no.plate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2011 82,153 miles

Advise:corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills

Advise:engine oil leak

Advise:engine oil level

Advise:front brake pads getting low

Advise:rear exhaust box mounting rubbers splitting

Advise:washer jet aim

Fail 23 Jun 2011 82,153 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Advise:corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills

Advise:engine oil leak

Advise:engine oil level

Advise:front brake pads getting low

Advise:n/s/r tyre perishing

Advise:rear exhaust box mounting rubbers splitting

Advise:washer jet aim

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nsr tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2009 79,355 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsr tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,390 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 71,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 63,013 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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S871 DYG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S871 DYG, 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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S871 DYG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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