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S283 GAB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,260 mi
Last recorded63,260 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 GAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,260 miles

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,298 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,433 miles

both front outer plastic seat guards missing

steering wheel horn cover worn

various underbody areas surface corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,563 miles

both rear tyres becoming very perished but not exposing cord or ply at time of test

engine management lamp illuminated at time of test

exhaust rear section becoming corroded

nearside front seat belt becoming frayed

slight play both rear wheel bearings

temporary fuel cap fitted but is maintaining the sealing arangement

Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,946 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,144 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 49,136 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S283 GAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S283 GAB, 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 S283 GAB registered?

S283 GAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S283 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S283 GAB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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