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S898 MTH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,625 mi
Last recorded99,625 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 MTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,625 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

front discs corroded

welding repairs inside unable to check

Fail 16 Dec 2011 99,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 94,540 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 89,478 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 87,008 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs are slightly corroded due to standing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,008 miles

front discs are slightly corroded due to standing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 81,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake adjustment !

offside and nearside rear brake pipe ferrules surface corrosion

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 6 Sep 2007 81,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

handbrake adjustment !

offside and nearside rear brake pipe ferrules surface corrosion

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 31 May 2006 67,819 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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S898 MTH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S898 MTH, 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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S898 MTH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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