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S649 OUT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,129 mi
Last recorded102,129 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS649 OUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 102,129 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under body slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 97,962 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2013 97,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 97,090 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 97,090 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 89,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

air bag light on

slight blow centre section

Pass 8 Sep 2007 77,862 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,608 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 61,608 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 26,382 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

no treaad on inner edges of both front tyres also only 2-3mm on rest

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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S649 OUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S649 OUT, 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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S649 OUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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