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S423 DFC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,433 mi
Last recorded93,433 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 DFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 93,433 miles

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

corrosion in both rear under sills & nearside rear chassis

Fail 8 Dec 2008 93,433 miles

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

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

corrosion in both rear under sills & nearside rear chassis

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (stepped tread pattern)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 89,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside rear worn low on inner edge & has deep cracking within tread pattern-(new tyre adviseable)

oil level om minimum

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels

slight corrosion in both rear undersills

Pass 30 Nov 2007 89,255 miles

offside rear worn low on inner edge & has deep cracking within tread pattern-(new tyre adviseable)

oil level om minimum

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels

slight corrosion in both rear undersills

Pass 8 Dec 2006 84,567 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 84,567 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT (STEPPED TREAD)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 9 Dec 2005 80,533 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

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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S423 DFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S423 DFC, 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 S423 DFC registered?

S423 DFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S423 DFC safe to buy?

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