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S834 MVY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,194 mi
Last recorded71,194 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 MVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 71,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,929 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,785 miles

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

corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,943 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 61,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 61,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 54,372 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 54,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 47,949 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 47,949 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S834 MVY 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 S834 MVY, 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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S834 MVY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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