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S417 XAT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,012 mi
Last recorded56,012 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 XAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,012 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,208 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 42,900 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,133 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,239 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 23,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,082 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 11,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 5,620 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 5,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S417 XAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S417 XAT, 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 S417 XAT registered?

S417 XAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S417 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S417 XAT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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