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S408 RCA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,271 mi
Last recorded92,271 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 RCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 92,271 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2010 92,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,899 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 77,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 77,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 71,469 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,101 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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S408 RCA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S408 RCA, 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 S408 RCA registered?

S408 RCA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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