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S298 DKO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,930 mi
Last recorded93,930 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 DKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,930 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Mar 2011 93,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2010 91,288 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 91,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 88,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,785 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 75,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,704 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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S298 DKO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S298 DKO, 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 S298 DKO registered?

S298 DKO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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