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S533 AJW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,510 mi
Last recorded81,510 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 AJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,725 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 63,848 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 11 Sep 2006 56,682 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and light side wall damage

Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and light side wall damage

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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S533 AJW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S533 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 S533 AJW registered?

S533 AJW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S533 AJW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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