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S36 TYC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,468 mi
Last recorded128,468 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 TYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 128,468 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 123,431 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 118,659 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2010 111,713 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 20 May 2009 106,284 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight underbody corrosion

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2008 98,921 miles

damage to front number plate

Pass 18 May 2007 91,781 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 86,156 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2006 86,156 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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S36 TYC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S36 TYC, 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 S36 TYC registered?

S36 TYC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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