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S75 SUX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,330 mi
Last recorded75,330 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 SUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 73,724 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,378 miles

Oil leak

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

engine noise

Fail 3 Dec 2009 64,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,854 miles

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres showing cracking in tread and sidewalls

Fail 5 Oct 2007 47,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres showing cracking in tread and sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,904 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 45,904 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S75 SUX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S75 SUX, 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 S75 SUX registered?

S75 SUX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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