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S568 FRO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,133 mi
Last recorded111,133 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 FRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 111,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 111,023 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 101,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 101,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2006 83,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 72,478 miles

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

oil leak

some damage to front no plate

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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S568 FRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S568 FRO, 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 S568 FRO registered?

S568 FRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S568 FRO safe to buy?

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