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S469 GNU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,729 mi
Last recorded77,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 GNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 77,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 72,997 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 72,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 64,377 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,005 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011
Fail 2 Jul 2011 45,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 39,251 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 38,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,140 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,737 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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S469 GNU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S469 GNU, 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 S469 GNU registered?

S469 GNU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S469 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S469 GNU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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