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S463 MTH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,928 mi
Last recorded65,928 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS463 MTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 65,928 miles

corrosion around both sills

cracks in off side rear tyre and also has nail in it

various seat belts for condition

wiper for condition

Fail 3 May 2011 65,919 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion around both sills

cracks in off side rear tyre and also has nail in it

various seat belts for condition

wiper for condition

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre soft

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2010 55,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre soft

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,331 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,443 miles

slight oil leak (engine) †rust appearing on rear inner sills

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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S463 MTH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S463 MTH, 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 S463 MTH registered?

S463 MTH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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