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S518 ARO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,858 mi
Last recorded60,858 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 ARO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,858 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 57,946 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,125 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 56,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,327 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 48,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,896 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,614 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 30,325 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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S518 ARO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S518 ARO, 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 S518 ARO registered?

S518 ARO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S518 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 ARO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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