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S814 DFM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 DFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009
Fail 5 Jan 2009 53,802 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 49,550 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroding both rear tyres poor o/s rear cracks on sidewall rear w/blade exhaust rear box noisy radiator leaking front no plate cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,550 miles

front discs corroding both rear tyres poor o/s rear cracks on sidewall rear w/blade exhaust rear box noisy radiator leaking front no plate cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 41,719 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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S814 DFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S814 DFM, 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 S814 DFM registered?

S814 DFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S814 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S814 DFM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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