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S511 FAR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,743 mi
Last recorded76,743 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 FAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front door shut slight corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2011 76,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front door shut slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,158 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage on inside and outside .{ cords not exposed }

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,158 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage on inside and outside .{ cords not exposed }

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,043 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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S511 FAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S511 FAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S511 FAR registered?

S511 FAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S511 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S511 FAR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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