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1998 Vauxhall Tigra 1.6L Petrol · S201 FKO

S201 FKO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 81,120 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL TIGRA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
81,120 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1598cc

S201 FKO Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 16/12/2022
  • 81,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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S201 FKO Mileage History

  1. 23/09/200551,129 mi
  2. 12/10/200654,713 mi+3,584 mi
  3. 10/10/200756,579 mi+1,866 mi
  4. 10/10/200858,725 mi+2,146 mi
  5. 08/10/200960,905 mi+2,180 mi
  6. 07/10/201063,783 mi+2,878 mi
  7. 06/10/201165,877 mi+2,094 mi
  8. 13/09/201267,131 mi+1,254 mi
  9. 13/09/201267,131 mi
  10. 16/09/201369,287 mi+2,156 mi
  11. 18/09/201369,827 mi+540 mi
  12. 16/09/201470,622 mi+795 mi
  13. 15/09/201572,218 mi+1,596 mi
  14. 21/09/201673,685 mi+1,467 mi
  15. 19/09/201775,018 mi+1,333 mi
  16. 12/02/201976,579 mi+1,561 mi
  17. 12/02/201976,580 mi+1 mi
  18. 23/04/202076,898 mi+318 mi
  19. 22/09/202177,022 mi+124 mi
  20. 27/09/202177,032 mi+10 mi
  21. 16/12/202281,120 mi+4,088 mi

Average of roughly 1,741 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

S201 FKO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 03:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Tigra (S201 FKO) between September 2005 and December 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 16 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (a”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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