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S957 DKS

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,096 mi
Last recorded62,096 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 DKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,096 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 62,096 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,738 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,459 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 45,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,222 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,234 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 36,152 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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S957 DKS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S957 DKS, 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 S957 DKS registered?

S957 DKS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S957 DKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S957 DKS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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