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S302 TVG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,125 mi
Last recorded75,125 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 TVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,125 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,778 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired lever arm (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,590 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,648 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,757 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 67,757 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,541 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,758 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,832 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,807 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 54,364 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 54,364 miles

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

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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S302 TVG 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 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 S302 TVG, 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 S302 TVG registered?

S302 TVG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S302 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S302 TVG shows 14 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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