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S988 AAX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,550 mi
Last recorded33,550 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 AAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,550 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,472 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 28,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,501 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 21,515 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,013 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 19,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

screenwashers poor

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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S988 AAX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S988 AAX, 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 S988 AAX registered?

S988 AAX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S988 AAX safe to buy?

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