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S344 VCS

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,743 mi
Last recorded76,743 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 VCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,743 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 76,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,028 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking and perished

corrosion to bulkhead around brake servo mount

corrosion to front chassis cross member

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills / door shuts

front brake discs slightly pitted

heavy corrosion to inner sills at rear

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2013 72,028 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking and perished

corrosion to bulkhead around brake servo mount

corrosion to front chassis cross member

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills / door shuts

front brake discs slightly pitted

heavy corrosion to inner sills at rear

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2012 68,923 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,334 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,516 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 66,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,213 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 65,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 63,097 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,552 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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S344 VCS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S344 VCS, 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 S344 VCS registered?

S344 VCS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S344 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S344 VCS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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