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S960 TYA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,852 mi
Last recorded111,852 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS960 TYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 111,852 miles

classic vauxhall engine 1986 no cat engine fitted

water bottle loose , rear veiw mirror loose,

Fail 4 Mar 2010 111,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres 2054017 rear tyres 2154017

lots of travel in service brake , slight play osr bearing , front tyres low on edges , dog poo on osf tyre , battery inscure , play in both front seat belt top mount ? .

ns head lamp has movement in fixings ? , eng diag light on ? , missfire , emgine noisey .

Fail 4 Dec 2009

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 103,526 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 103,526 miles

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery is leaking acid

Pass 26 Nov 2007 93,373 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 92,216 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 74,943 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 74,943 miles

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

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

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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S960 TYA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc 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 S960 TYA, 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 S960 TYA registered?

S960 TYA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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