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S117 VCS

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,190 mi
Last recorded102,190 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 VCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2008 102,190 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 90,210 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,579 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 62,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S117 VCS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S117 VCS, 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 S117 VCS registered?

S117 VCS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S117 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S117 VCS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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