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S885 UTW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,827 mi
Last recorded43,827 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 UTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,423 miles

rear tyres are old (2002)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,002 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 43,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,825 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front perished close to showing cords

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,686 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,586 miles

nsf tyre perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,507 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 36,507 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2008 35,243 miles

oil leak from timing belt area (dripping)

Pass 15 May 2007 33,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 32,448 miles

1. oil leak from engine - camshaft end †2. steering rack slight leak/damp

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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S885 UTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S885 UTW, 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 S885 UTW registered?

S885 UTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S885 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 UTW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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