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S303 EWL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,333 mi
Last recorded39,333 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 EWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 39,333 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 38,181 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 37,133 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 37,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 36,047 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 36,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2010 34,416 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 32,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 30,364 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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S303 EWL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S303 EWL, 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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S303 EWL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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