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S173 AWT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,379 mi
Last recorded57,379 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 AWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,379 miles

brake service osf was binding but ok after brake test

sill covers fitted

stain nr fuel tank strap

Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,376 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake service osf was binding but ok after brake test

sill covers fitted

stain nr fuel tank strap

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,970 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

os mirror lense

os sill coroded

osr light

rear no plate

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,611 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear no plate

sill covers fitted. os sill rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2010 54,611 miles

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

sill covers fitted. os sill rusty

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear no plate

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,762 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

os handbrake cable

rear no plate

sill covers

Fail 23 Mar 2009 51,762 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

os handbrake cable

rear no plate

sill covers

Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,856 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wipers

Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,234 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,342 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

discs

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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S173 AWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S173 AWT, 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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S173 AWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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