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S579 BHJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,401 mi
Last recorded102,401 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 BHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 102,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 93,867 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 80,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 68,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 57,420 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 57,420 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 51,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 48,849 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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S579 BHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S579 BHJ, 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 S579 BHJ registered?

S579 BHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S579 BHJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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