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R746 BSX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,282 mi
Last recorded81,282 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 BSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,282 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 81,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,542 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,211 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 73,211 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 70,653 miles

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

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

slight hub bearing noise nearside rear .advanced corrosion rear axle anchorage area offside and nearside spring mounting area rear offside and nearside .rusted .

Fail 7 Jul 2007 70,653 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight hub bearing noise nearside rear .advanced corrosion rear axle anchorage area offside and nearside spring mounting area rear offside and nearside .rusted .

Pass 30 Sep 2006 64,822 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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R746 BSX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R746 BSX, 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 R746 BSX registered?

R746 BSX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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