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S797 ACB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,806 mi
Last recorded82,806 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 ACB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,806 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 82,806 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,591 miles

both door steps early signs of corrossion may soon require attention

Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,999 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 68,980 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 68,980 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,519 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,759 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 50,629 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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S797 ACB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S797 ACB, 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 S797 ACB registered?

S797 ACB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S797 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S797 ACB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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