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S491 SGV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,682 mi
Last recorded39,682 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 SGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 39,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,364 miles

Offside Rear very slight cracking in treads

Fail 3 Nov 2016 39,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear very slight cracking in treads

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,441 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,901 miles

nearside rear yyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,493 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,279 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,894 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 22 Sep 2009 29,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,508 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,577 miles

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

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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S491 SGV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S491 SGV, 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 S491 SGV registered?

S491 SGV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S491 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 SGV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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