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S73 VAH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,815 mi
Last recorded121,815 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 VAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 121,815 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear wheelrusted

Fail 22 Jun 2015 121,815 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear wheelrusted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 112,304 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 112,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 105,465 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,079 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,611 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 66,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 62,601 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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S73 VAH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc 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 S73 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

S73 VAH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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