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S945 GKP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,200 mi
Last recorded94,200 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 GKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 94,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 84,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 77,043 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both outer sills/door shuts

corrosion to both rear inner sills and both rear chassis rails around spring mounts

corrosion to bulkhead under brake servo

dampness to steering rack

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside headlamp slightly loose

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2008 77,043 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both outer sills/door shuts

corrosion to both rear inner sills and both rear chassis rails around spring mounts

corrosion to bulkhead under brake servo

dampness to steering rack

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside headlamp slightly loose

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2007 70,991 miles

near side rear wheelbearing noisy

Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,991 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

near side rear wheelbearing noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,636 miles

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

near side front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Oct 2005 57,950 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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S945 GKP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S945 GKP, 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 S945 GKP registered?

S945 GKP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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