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S933 GBN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,759 mi
Last recorded73,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS933 GBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,759 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 68,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 10 Mar 2012 62,562 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,123 miles

All underbody pannels starting to corrode.

Both front tyres have small slices on inner sidewalls

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,121 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All underbody pannels starting to corrode.

Both front tyres have small slices on inner sidewalls

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,490 miles

Oil leak

Small slices on o/s/front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,423 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 48,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 41,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,949 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,521 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2005 34,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 34,342 miles

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

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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S933 GBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 S933 GBN, 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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S933 GBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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