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S663 LVY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,655 mi
Last recorded43,655 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 LVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,655 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 43,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 29,867 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight damage to both front tyre walls

Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,776 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 26,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,100 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 26,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,234 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,207 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,523 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,858 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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S663 LVY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S663 LVY, 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 S663 LVY registered?

S663 LVY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S663 LVY safe to buy?

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