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S63 DRO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,295 mi
Last recorded112,295 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS63 DRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 112,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,231 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 110,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,045 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,559 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 107,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 106,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 104,142 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 104,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,665 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 101,217 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 99,617 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 98,092 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 98,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 96,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 95,090 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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S63 DRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S63 DRO, 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 S63 DRO registered?

S63 DRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S63 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S63 DRO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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