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S453 NGM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,555 mi
Last recorded50,555 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 NGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,555 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 50,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,666 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,255 miles

Advise: plastic sill covers fitted

Advise: repairs to exhaust system

Advise: slight corrosion to inner sills and rear chassis legs /

Advise: slight power steering leak /

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 32,255 miles

Advise: plastic sill covers fitted

Advise: repairs to exhaust system

Advise: slight corrosion to inner sills and rear chassis legs /

Advise: slight power steering leak /

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,684 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,277 miles

n/s/f inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 14 Jan 2012 22,324 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 20,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,656 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 18,765 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,428 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 13,762 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 11,570 miles

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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S453 NGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S453 NGM, 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 S453 NGM registered?

S453 NGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S453 NGM safe to buy?

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