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S578 FAR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,177 mi
Last recorded105,177 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 FAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,177 miles

Both sides inner sills corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,131 miles

Both sides inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,154 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill panels slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 100,015 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 100,015 miles

Offside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,573 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,177 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,274 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,156 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 89,134 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,994 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 85,949 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 83,543 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 82,535 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 73,904 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2007 73,904 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 69,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2005 65,698 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S578 FAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S578 FAR, 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 S578 FAR registered?

S578 FAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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