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S963 MLN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,180 mi
Last recorded62,180 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 MLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 61,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 59,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,810 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,019 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2011 50,516 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 50,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 47,370 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 47,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,518 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,485 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 42,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,958 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 37,204 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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S963 MLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S963 MLN, 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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S963 MLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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