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S94 DMV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,376 mi
Last recorded53,376 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 DMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroding

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,379 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 52,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,870 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,149 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,792 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

both inner rear sills corroded.

centre exhaust rubber broken but exhaust still supported.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,824 miles

A centre exhaust rubber split but system still adequately supported.

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,780 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,927 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,924 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,191 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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S94 DMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S94 DMV, 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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S94 DMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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