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S948 CWT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,362 mi
Last recorded104,362 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 CWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 104,362 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 104,362 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 103,181 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 100,664 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 88,426 miles

front discs and pads worn lowslight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

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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S948 CWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S948 CWT, 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 S948 CWT registered?

S948 CWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S948 CWT safe to buy?

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