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S617 ANV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,051 mi
Last recorded52,051 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 ANV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside under sills rusted

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,314 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 49,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion forming to nearside and offside rear chassis,and nearside and offside rear underbody sills

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,120 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 42,112 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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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S617 ANV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S617 ANV, 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 S617 ANV registered?

S617 ANV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S617 ANV safe to buy?

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