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S160 MLR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,680 mi
Last recorded80,680 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 MLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,307 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 76,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 70,833 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,833 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,999 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 49,981 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 41,155 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 MLR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S160 MLR, 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 MLR registered?

S160 MLR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S160 MLR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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