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S402 EAR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,603 mi
Last recorded94,603 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS402 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,603 miles

damage to bodywork of vehicle

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2011 94,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

damage to bodywork of vehicle

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and rusty

signs of body repairs to vehicle

slight blow from centre and rear exhaust joints

Fail 25 Aug 2010 92,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,259 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 92,240 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,863 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,977 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2005 74,076 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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S402 EAR 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 66.7%.

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 S402 EAR, 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 S402 EAR registered?

S402 EAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S402 EAR safe to buy?

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