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BKZ 1559

1999 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,319 mi
Last recorded91,319 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Tigra67,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 1559
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 91,319 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 90,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

unable to fully check sills

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,363 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,367 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 81,365 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to structure

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cills not fully checked due to covers fitted

slight corrosion to inner cills

slight fraying to hand brake cable

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,091 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 60,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,990 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

dampness to power steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,239 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 52,239 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 146,857 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,394 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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BKZ 1559 is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 67,466 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 BKZ 1559, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BKZ 1559 registered?

BKZ 1559 is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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