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S743 BWH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,546 mi
Last recorded96,546 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 BWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 96,546 miles

side walls cracking on rear tyres.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 90,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,143 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 84,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,508 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,329 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 66,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 56,262 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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S743 BWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black 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 S743 BWH, 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 S743 BWH registered?

S743 BWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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