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S34 FNU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,549 mi
Last recorded98,549 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 FNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,549 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 85,328 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,688 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,374 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,353 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

tyre pressures n eed checkin g

Pass 11 Feb 2008 60,184 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,261 miles

both inner sills at rear corroded.

front registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 46,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both inner sills at rear corroded.

front registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 34,975 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front registration plate poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2006 34,975 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front registration plate poor condition

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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S34 FNU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S34 FNU, 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 S34 FNU registered?

S34 FNU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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