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S430 OSB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,295 mi
Last recorded102,295 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 OSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2010 102,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 95,013 miles

zone a off wndscreen slight damage

Fail 14 Jan 2009 95,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

zone a off wndscreen slight damage

Pass 15 Jan 2008 89,194 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 89,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 84,585 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 73,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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S430 OSB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 S430 OSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S430 OSB registered?

S430 OSB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S430 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S430 OSB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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