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S982 FMW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,294 mi
Last recorded66,294 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 FMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,294 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jun 2009 66,293 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

evidence of accident damage to offside front, giving a reduced offside wheelbase and reduced clearance between drive shaft and bulkhead.

spare (steel wheel) fitted to nearside front.

Fail 7 Jul 2008

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front bumper insecure

evidence of heavy offside front chassis damage.

evidence of offside drive shaft fouling bulkhead possibly caused by impact damage.offside front wheel sits further back in wheel arch than nearside, but no contact detected during lock to lock inspection.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 51,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,507 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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S982 FMW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S982 FMW, 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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S982 FMW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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