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S294 DSX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,610 mi
Last recorded123,610 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 DSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 123,610 miles

vehicle is rusty under side

Pass 18 Mar 2009 117,197 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 108,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 105,709 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 105,692 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 101,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 94,864 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 94,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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S294 DSX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 S294 DSX, 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 S294 DSX registered?

S294 DSX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S294 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S294 DSX 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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