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S548 BFM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,674 mi
Last recorded58,674 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 BFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,138 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,282 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 49,282 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,089 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 47,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,981 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked and starting to detatch from bumper

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,055 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,281 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,299 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,209 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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S548 BFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S548 BFM, 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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S548 BFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S548 BFM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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