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S313 LJT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,861 mi
Last recorded75,861 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS313 LJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 75,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,036 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 58,192 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine leaking oil from bellhousing area

near side and off side front tyres wearing inner edjes

vehicle leaking coolant in radiator area

Fail 20 Sep 2005 58,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine leaking oil in bellhousing area

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle leaking coolant in radiator area

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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S313 LJT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S313 LJT, 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 S313 LJT registered?

S313 LJT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S313 LJT safe to buy?

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