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S602 UGA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,052 mi
Last recorded58,052 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS602 UGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,052 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 58,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,171 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 55,171 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,161 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 52,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust rear hangers split †

o/s/r tyre cracking †

Pass 5 Mar 2006 49,500 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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S602 UGA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S602 UGA, 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 S602 UGA registered?

S602 UGA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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