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S144 VHJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,155 mi
Last recorded63,155 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 VHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,155 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,706 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake imbalance 17%

Fail 24 Nov 2012 60,669 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake imbalance 17%

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,150 miles

front wheel tracking out

Pass 7 Nov 2009 51,856 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,672 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 44,218 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 43,467 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 42,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 42,406 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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S144 VHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S144 VHJ, 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 S144 VHJ registered?

S144 VHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S144 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S144 VHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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