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S935 MMO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,377 mi
Last recorded78,377 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS935 MMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,377 miles

Boot button area corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 78,377 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot button area corroded

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre has a nail,has been run flat and outer sidewall cracked

Oil leak

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

nail in nearside rear tyre (unrepairable)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,727 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 70,723 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 68,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 68,039 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,845 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 57,845 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 57,791 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 53,962 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 53,962 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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S935 MMO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S935 MMO, 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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S935 MMO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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