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S968 ECD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,329 mi
Last recorded102,329 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 ECD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,329 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,294 miles

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

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

offside front seatbelt as small burn hole in strap

Fail 8 Mar 2013 96,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside front seatbelt as small burn hole in strap

Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,827 miles

Exhaust downpipe and catalyst heavily corroded at join

Offside rear tyre heavily perished and split

Fail 2 Mar 2012 90,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust downpipe and catalyst heavily corroded at join

Offside rear tyre heavily perished and split

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,465 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 84,465 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,694 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 78,960 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

advise poor repair to fuel line

Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,601 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 75,887 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 67,895 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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S968 ECD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S968 ECD, 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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S968 ECD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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