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S770 DGT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,019 mi
Last recorded69,019 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 DGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

under front wings,front crossbeam,rear sills-floors and rear spring mounts all corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,751 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear sills-floors corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2009 62,751 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear sills-floors corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2008 58,552 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 58,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,015 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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S770 DGT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S770 DGT, 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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S770 DGT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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