CarVerify

Free Car Check

S869 VAR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,671 mi
Last recorded96,671 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above 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

RegistrationS869 VAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
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

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,671 miles

vehicle has advance corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 84,456 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 84,456 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,167 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 72,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,180 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,323 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
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

S869 VAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S869 VAR, 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 S869 VAR?

You can check the full history of S869 VAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S869 VAR registered?

S869 VAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S869 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S869 VAR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S869 VAR 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 S869 VAR. 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.