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S132 KBK

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,484 mi
Last recorded106,484 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 KBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 106,484 miles

Emissions not tested lot of smoke from exhaust /// engine oil level very low (7.3.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

management light on dash

plastic door sills

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front slight exhaust blow at manifold

Nearside Front shocker weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

lot of travel on foot brake

Pass 10 Jul 2015 102,243 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

marks on screen from wipers

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

plastic door sills

shockers getting weak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 102,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

marks on screen from wipers

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

plastic door sills

shockers getting weak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 96,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres need air

front brake pads getting low

plastic outer door sills

Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres need air

front brake pads getting low

plastic outer door sills

Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,747 miles

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

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

front disc worn

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted at time of mot

under body corroded

windscreen poor

Fail 6 Jul 2013 90,747 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front disc worn

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted at time of mot

under body corroded

windscreen poor

Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,487 miles

Brake pedal travel long but not to floor

Centre lower wndscreen scratched by wiper blade

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 83,487 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Brake pedal travel long but not to floor

Centre lower wndscreen scratched by wiper blade

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,174 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 77,161 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

O/S/R tyre very badly perished & tread blocks split & lifting

Pass 26 Jun 2010 74,338 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 74,338 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,198 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear inner side light inop

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2009 72,194 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

long travel on handbrake

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,509 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 61,420 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,420 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,029 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 53,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S132 KBK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S132 KBK, 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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S132 KBK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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