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S412 UCS

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,171 mi
Last recorded57,171 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS412 UCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,171 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,171 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2008 47,491 miles

Battery insecure

Cuts in O/S/R tyre wall

O/S/R wheel damaged

VIN plate missing

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2008 47,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Cuts in O/S/R tyre wall

O/S/R wheel damaged

VIN plate missing

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,146 miles

middel & rear exhaust box,es corr

n/s/r shock weak

o/s/f & n/s/f wipers poor

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,941 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 34,922 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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S412 UCS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc 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 S412 UCS, 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 S412 UCS registered?

S412 UCS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S412 UCS safe to buy?

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