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S220 GTE

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,636 mi
Last recorded87,636 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,636 miles

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 4 Aug 2010 87,636 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 4 Aug 2009 79,308 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 79,308 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre showing signs of age cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2008 72,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre showing signs of age cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 63,840 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,820 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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S220 GTE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S220 GTE, 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 S220 GTE registered?

S220 GTE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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