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S338 NEC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,945 mi
Last recorded110,945 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 NEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 110,945 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 110,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,915 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 106,885 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,646 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,674 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 86,572 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,382 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,072 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 17 Aug 2010 71,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,145 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,670 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 55,670 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,473 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 42,473 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

nail in o/s rear tyre inner wall

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2005 37,231 miles

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

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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S338 NEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S338 NEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S338 NEC registered?

S338 NEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S338 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S338 NEC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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