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S263 ECD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,258 mi
Last recorded107,258 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 ECD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 107,258 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 107,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 103,276 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 100,342 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 95,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 95,020 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 78,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,646 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,040 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,065 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 50,700 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 50,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 45,002 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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S263 ECD 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 71.4%.

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 S263 ECD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S263 ECD registered?

S263 ECD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S263 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S263 ECD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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