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S528 AJW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,960 mi
Last recorded44,960 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 AJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,960 miles

Rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,455 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 41,975 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nearside & offside front tyres lightly perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,975 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nearside & offside front tyres lightly perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 3 Dec 2010 39,548 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,105 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,342 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Fail 8 Dec 2006 25,832 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

recomend o/s/r seat base-insecure & just passed mot.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,832 miles

recomend o/s/r seat base-insecure & just passed mot.

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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S528 AJW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S528 AJW, 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 S528 AJW registered?

S528 AJW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S528 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S528 AJW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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