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S913 LVN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,249 mi
Last recorded116,249 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 LVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 116,249 miles

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

rear wiperblade perished

registration light cover loose

Fail 3 Aug 2010

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

rear valance corroded

rear wiperblade perished

registration light cover loose

Pass 21 Aug 2009 113,589 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlamp aim slightly blurred pattern

Fail 21 Aug 2009 113,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlamp aim slightly blurred pattern

Pass 8 Aug 2008 110,143 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cord

slight leak on radiatror

slight tear in nearside wiper

Fail 8 Aug 2008 110,143 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cord

slight leak on radiatror

slight tear in nearside wiper

Fail 3 Aug 2007 101,207 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 101,207 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 87,122 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges.Front number plate in poor condition.

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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S913 LVN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc 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 S913 LVN, 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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What year was S913 LVN registered?

S913 LVN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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