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S416 CUY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,446 mi
Last recorded131,446 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 CUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 131,446 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cannot check under plastic covers

offside front strut top has slight play

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2011 126,267 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 126,267 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 121,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner cills corroded

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 28 Dec 2007 119,655 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear jacking points are corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 119,655 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear jacking points are corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2006 117,631 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 117,631 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 102,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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S416 CUY 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 S416 CUY, 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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S416 CUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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