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S996 VEV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,524 mi
Last recorded82,524 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 VEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,524 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,723 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 76,718 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,077 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 73,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,366 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 68,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 66,081 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,016 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,997 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 53,488 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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S996 VEV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S996 VEV, 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 S996 VEV registered?

S996 VEV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S996 VEV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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