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S152 TWG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,418 mi
Last recorded54,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 TWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2025 54,418 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2024 54,165 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 53,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,757 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 52,199 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,711 miles

previous welding carried out

rear cross member corroded badly

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,504 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 48,243 miles

front brake pads worn low

sills starting to corrode at rear

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,873 miles

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

nearside & offside rear inner sills on underside slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,899 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

rear suspention components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,221 miles

Engine oil level at minimum.

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

Offside front tyre - wear on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,219 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,488 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,334 miles

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

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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S152 TWG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 S152 TWG, 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 S152 TWG registered?

S152 TWG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S152 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S152 TWG shows 19 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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