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S958 GUF

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,393 mi
Last recorded12,393 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 GUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 12,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 12,376 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 12,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 12,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 12,030 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 11,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 11,348 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 10,476 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 10,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 8,632 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 8,527 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 8,325 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,926 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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S958 GUF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S958 GUF, 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 S958 GUF registered?

S958 GUF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S958 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S958 GUF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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