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S969 OHG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,733 mi
Last recorded115,733 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 OHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 115,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

centre exhaust corroded (cat)

possible engine missfire

radiator leaking

Fail 12 Aug 2014 115,733 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

centre exhaust corroded (cat)

possible engine missfire

radiator leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2013 102,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 82,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,219 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front tyre treads slightly wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate light has incorrect bulb fitting

Fail 10 Jun 2009 77,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate light has incorrect bulb fitting

Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,290 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,690 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,986 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 50,960 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S969 OHG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S969 OHG, 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 S969 OHG registered?

S969 OHG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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