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S992 AOB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,739 mi
Last recorded90,739 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS992 AOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 90,739 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 89,589 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 89,589 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 81,742 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven recomend to monitor closely.

Fail 17 May 2008 81,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven recomend to monitor closely.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 71,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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S992 AOB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S992 AOB, 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 S992 AOB registered?

S992 AOB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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