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S982 HJO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,237 mi
Last recorded74,237 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 HJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,237 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 74,237 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 70,430 miles

nearside side repeater lens is damaged

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

play in nearside front upper suspension mounting

slight fraying of nearside rear seatbelt webbing

vehicle battery is loose

Fail 6 Mar 2010 70,430 miles

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

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

nearside side repeater lens is damaged

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

play in nearside front upper suspension mounting

slight fraying of nearside rear seatbelt webbing

vehicle battery is loose

Pass 28 Feb 2009 66,847 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 64,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,894 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 59,825 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 HJO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S982 HJO, 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 S982 HJO registered?

S982 HJO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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