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S632 MCY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,541 mi
Last recorded102,541 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS632 MCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,541 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,078 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 84,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 76,488 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 76,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,145 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,690 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 67,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 64,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,672 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 60,500 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode

rear silencer outer cover starting to corrode

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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S632 MCY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red 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 S632 MCY, 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 S632 MCY registered?

S632 MCY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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