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S355 DDU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,006 mi
Last recorded38,006 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 DDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 38,006 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,770 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 37,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,156 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,080 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 21,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,228 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,643 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,884 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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S355 DDU 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 81.8%.

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 S355 DDU, 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 S355 DDU registered?

S355 DDU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S355 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S355 DDU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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