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S758 UAB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,061 mi
Last recorded18,061 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS758 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 18,061 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 17,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 17,895 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 17,320 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 17,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 16,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 15,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 15,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 14,706 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 14,706 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 14,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 13,880 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 13,880 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,466 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall has minor wall damage

Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,799 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,221 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,980 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,961 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 11,898 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,527 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 11,302 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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S758 UAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S758 UAB, 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 S758 UAB registered?

S758 UAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S758 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S758 UAB shows 24 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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