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S160 CTM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,435 mi
Last recorded120,435 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 CTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 120,435 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 120,435 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 114,099 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 111,408 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 107,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside door step corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2009 102,018 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 102,018 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

REAR NO PLATE

Pass 11 Oct 2008 96,714 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 90,546 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

adv \engine oil leaks \ oil around rack \n\side washer inop

Pass 13 Oct 2007 90,546 miles

adv \engine oil leaks \ oil around rack \n\side washer inop

Pass 11 Oct 2006 81,641 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 73,929 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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S160 CTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S160 CTM, 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 S160 CTM registered?

S160 CTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S160 CTM safe to buy?

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