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S373 EBW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,848 mi
Last recorded62,848 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 EBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 62,848 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 53,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,780 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,373 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 39,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,405 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise all 4x tyre sidewalls weathered (cracking)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 38,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise all 4x tyre sidewalls weathered (cracking)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,278 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 36,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,943 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,670 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 25,330 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 25,330 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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S373 EBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S373 EBW, 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 S373 EBW registered?

S373 EBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S373 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S373 EBW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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