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S156 SUY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,412 mi
Last recorded107,412 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 SUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 107,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 98,418 miles

both closing panel areas slightly corroded

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear inner side light inoperative

Fail 11 Jan 2012 98,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both closing panel areas slightly corroded

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear inner side light inoperative

Pass 15 Dec 2010 90,194 miles

oil leak

both closing panals slightly corroded

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

nearside outter sill slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearings on inner edge

offside rear inner sidelight in-op

Fail 14 Dec 2010 90,184 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both closing panals slightly corroded

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

nearside outter sill slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearings on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,818 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,202 miles

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

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)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,980 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 55,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 51,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,524 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 45,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S156 SUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S156 SUY, 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 S156 SUY registered?

S156 SUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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