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S141 DWV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,595 mi
Last recorded133,595 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 DWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 133,595 miles

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

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

under body rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2011 123,012 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 123,012 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 113,762 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 106,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 106,030 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 98,250 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 98,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wear ing on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2006 82,089 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 78,373 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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S141 DWV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S141 DWV, 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 S141 DWV registered?

S141 DWV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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