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S178 CDK

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,902 mi
Last recorded60,902 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 CDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,423 miles

both inner and rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2012 55,390 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both inner and rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,594 miles

Battery insecure

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Feb 2011 51,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 43,980 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 43,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,657 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 40,657 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,630 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 38,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 37,305 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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S178 CDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S178 CDK, 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 S178 CDK registered?

S178 CDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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