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S623 VPW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 VPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,330 miles

Minor Blow From Exhaust

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 110,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2011 95,412 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs pitted

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2011 95,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs pitted

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 85,923 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 72,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres are wearing on the inn er edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres are wearing on the inn er edges

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,628 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 62,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 57,736 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 54,014 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 54,014 miles

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)

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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S623 VPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S623 VPW, 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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S623 VPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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