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S62 AGX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,905 mi
Last recorded53,905 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 AGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2011 53,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2011 53,905 miles

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 21 Jul 2010 50,201 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Surface corrosion underside.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,201 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Surface corrosion underside.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,860 miles

Steering rack damp

Fail 21 Jul 2008 41,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre starting to crack on tread area

Steering rack damp

Pass 21 Jul 2007 37,677 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 37,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,503 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 29,242 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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S62 AGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S62 AGX, 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 S62 AGX registered?

S62 AGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S62 AGX safe to buy?

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