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S884 UPU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,450 mi
Last recorded92,450 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 UPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,450 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 92,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 88,448 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 88,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 84,936 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 84,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 83,982 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 83,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,584 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,354 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 72,248 miles

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

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

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

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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S884 UPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S884 UPU, 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 S884 UPU registered?

S884 UPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S884 UPU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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