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S716 ERP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,234 mi
Last recorded61,234 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 ERP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly worn

under body sills corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,977 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 45,851 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 45,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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S716 ERP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S716 ERP, 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 S716 ERP registered?

S716 ERP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S716 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S716 ERP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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