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S842 ACN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,939 mi
Last recorded76,939 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 ACN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 76,939 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery tray starting to rust

o/s side lap dull

some travel on hand brake

Pass 18 Dec 2008 71,803 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 66,292 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 66,292 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 57,337 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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S842 ACN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S842 ACN, 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 S842 ACN registered?

S842 ACN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S842 ACN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S842 ACN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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