MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion present in vehicle structure
n/s/r service brake reading becoming low
o/s/f+o/s/r tyres wearing close to minimum
slight blow on exhaust joints
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on offside sill
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight smeer front wipers
water leaking from expansion bottle
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Spare tyre defective
both rear tail lights (inner) not working
c/seat n/s/r fitted
front pads low
steering rack damp
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both rear tail lights (inner) not working
c/seat n/s/r fitted
front pads low
steering rack damp
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S496 ETX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S496 ETX, 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 S496 ETX registered?
S496 ETX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 August 1998.
Is S496 ETX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S496 ETX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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