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S978 ANU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,192 mi
Last recorded68,192 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 ANU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,192 miles

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 12 Apr 2012 68,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,468 miles

fuel filter loose but not likely to become displaced

near side inner cv joint damp oily residue and gearbox appears to be leaking

nunmerous areas of corrosion including brake ferrells

power steering rack damp oily residue

Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel filter loose but not likely to become displaced

near side inner cv joint damp oily residue and gearbox appears to be leaking

nunmerous areas of corrosion including brake ferrells

power steering rack damp oily residue

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 46,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,023 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,520 miles

poor pattern nearside headlamp.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 37,520 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

poor pattern nearside headlamp.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,573 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,545 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 33,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

nail in n/s/r tyre

no woter to rear window

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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S978 ANU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S978 ANU, 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 S978 ANU registered?

S978 ANU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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