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S245 CVT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,604 mi
Last recorded40,604 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 CVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,604 miles

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2012 40,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,884 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 29,883 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

no reverse lights

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,992 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 27,992 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 20,043 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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S245 CVT 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 S245 CVT, 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 S245 CVT registered?

S245 CVT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S245 CVT safe to buy?

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