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S655 FLG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,015 mi
Last recorded71,015 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 FLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,015 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,999 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,951 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 56,951 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,768 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 53,768 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,290 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 51,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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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S655 FLG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S655 FLG, 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 S655 FLG registered?

S655 FLG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S655 FLG safe to buy?

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