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S455 UYD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,161 mi
Last recorded97,161 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 UYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 97,161 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 97,158 miles

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 86,761 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 86,761 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S455 UYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S455 UYD, 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 S455 UYD registered?

S455 UYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S455 UYD safe to buy?

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