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S190 KPY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,289 mi
Last recorded56,289 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 KPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 56,289 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S FRONT STEEL WHEEL FITTED SAME SIZE TYRE

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 56,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 62,401 miles

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

WORK DONE FRONT DICS PADSO/S N/S FRONT FLEX PIPES FITTED

Pass 9 Jun 2007 58,752 miles

H/B CABLE FITTED

Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,491 miles

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

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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S190 KPY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S190 KPY, 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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S190 KPY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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