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S547 AMV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,907 mi
Last recorded53,907 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS547 AMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,751 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 48,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,952 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 43,952 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,529 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 40,529 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 36,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,212 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 32,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 28,339 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 28,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,970 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 23,321 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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S547 AMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S547 AMV, 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 S547 AMV registered?

S547 AMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S547 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S547 AMV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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