CarVerify

Free Car Check

S85 EWT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,670 mi
Last recorded50,670 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 EWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 50,670 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 50,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,114 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 47,113 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,442 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 43,433 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,737 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,650 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,001 miles

HAND BRAKE ON MIN PASS RECOMMEND REAR BRAKE CHECK

Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,831 miles

intermitant missfire on engine

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
Full Vauxhall Tigra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S85 EWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 S85 EWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S85 EWT?

You can check the full history of S85 EWT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S85 EWT registered?

S85 EWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S85 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 EWT 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.

Does S85 EWT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S85 EWT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.