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S243 UHL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,405 mi
Last recorded50,405 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 UHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,405 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 50,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 48,994 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,994 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,030 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 35,128 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 30,323 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly on middle box

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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S243 UHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S243 UHL, 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 S243 UHL registered?

S243 UHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S243 UHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 UHL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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