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S73 DFA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,723 mi
Last recorded51,723 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,723 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,436 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2008 50,436 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,447 miles

offside and nearside front top suspension mountings has slight movement

Fail 14 Sep 2007 48,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,383 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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S73 DFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S73 DFA, 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 S73 DFA registered?

S73 DFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S73 DFA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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