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S884 AFM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,562 mi
Last recorded102,562 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 AFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,562 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear inner sills crusty

front brake discs worn and pitted

front crossmemeber crusty

under body crusty

Fail 28 Sep 2010 102,516 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear inner sills crusty

front brake discs worn and pitted

front crossmemeber crusty

under body crusty

Pass 10 Oct 2009 94,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 94,592 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,650 miles

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 16 Aug 2007 74,687 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 74,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

n/s/bodysill becoming corroded on centre inner top section

some centre brake lights out in strip lamp

Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,628 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 73,628 miles

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

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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S884 AFM 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 55.6%.

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 S884 AFM, 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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S884 AFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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