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S701 NBY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,972 mi
Last recorded70,972 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 NBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 70,972 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 70,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,233 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front registration plate cracked.

slight misting of oil steering rack area.

Pass 11 May 2010 45,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn and perished

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,220 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 28,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,633 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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S701 NBY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S701 NBY, 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 S701 NBY registered?

S701 NBY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S701 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S701 NBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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