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BKZ 5859

1999 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,337 mi
Last recorded68,337 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Tigra67,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 5859
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,337 miles

nearside front mirrow cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2009 68,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front mirrow cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,010 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 30 Apr 2008 64,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 28 Apr 2008 63,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,775 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 52,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 52,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 5859 is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 5859, 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 5859 registered?

BKZ 5859 is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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