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S643 UCS

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,170 mi
Last recorded84,170 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 UCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2020 84,170 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under body

Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,218 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak ()

corrosion underbody

Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,469 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 76,324 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,670 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,008 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 73,008 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,434 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,652 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,876 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,876 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 65,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,977 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 63,858 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,080 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 61,080 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,153 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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S643 UCS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S643 UCS, 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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S643 UCS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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