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S548 VAR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,512 mi
Last recorded92,512 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 VAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 92,512 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 92,506 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

1 off o/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

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

Pass 17 May 2011 87,113 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 87,110 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 83,452 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 83,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 79,875 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,246 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,258 miles

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

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 VAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAR, 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 S548 VAR registered?

S548 VAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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