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S838 AWW

1998 Vauxhall Tigr

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,145 mi
Last recorded80,145 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigr78,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 AWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 80,145 miles

advise exhaust knocking on axle

advise front number plate broken

advise o/s/r shock leak

Fail 31 Mar 2008 80,145 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise exhaust knocking on axle

advise front number plate broken

advise o/s/r shock leak

Fail 27 Mar 2008 80,108 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 71,699 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 71,699 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,957 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigr?

Based on 1,917 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
6,054
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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S838 AWW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigr in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 78,552 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S838 AWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S838 AWW registered?

S838 AWW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S838 AWW safe to buy?

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