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S448 SUY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,774 mi
Last recorded117,774 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 SUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 117,774 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 117,774 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 115,953 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 115,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 112,341 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 112,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 105,728 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 105,728 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 88,339 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 88,339 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,989 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S448 SUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S448 SUY, 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 S448 SUY registered?

S448 SUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S448 SUY safe to buy?

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