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S322 DFS

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS322 DFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,558 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,553 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 74,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,161 miles

heat shield on front exh-pipe loose

metal ferrules on flexi brake hoses corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2008 67,160 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

heat shield on front exh-pipe loose

metal ferrules on flexi brake hoses corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2007 60,365 miles

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

small nail in nsf tyre and alittle flat,both rear brake flexi ferrules starting to rust,small hole/blow rear box area,front and rear no plates just starting to fade

underside starting to rust,tailgate and ns door starting to rust

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,365 miles

small nail in nsf tyre and alittle flat,both rear brake flexi ferrules starting to rust,small hole/blow rear box area,front and rear no plates just starting to fade

underside starting to rust,tailgate and ns door starting to rust

Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,226 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 52,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S322 DFS 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 50%.

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 S322 DFS, 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 S322 DFS registered?

S322 DFS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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