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S267 BPJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

86,449 mi
Last recorded86,449 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS267 BPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 86,449 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,430 miles

corrosion to sills but unable to fully inspect due to covers

Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to sills but unable to fully inspect due to covers

Pass 19 Dec 2013 82,300 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 82,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,270 miles

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

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

corrosion to sills

Fail 23 Jan 2013 80,270 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,030 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 78,025 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,868 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 75,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 73,556 miles

Handbrake efficiency is poor at offside rear wheel.

Handbrake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement of 16%

Nearside outer sill at rear is very corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2009 73,556 miles

Handbrake efficiency is poor at offside rear wheel.

Handbrake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement of 16%

Nearside outer sill at rear is very corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 73,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Handbrake efficiency is poor at offside rear wheel.

Nearside outer sill at rear is very corroded.

Offside headlamp mounting tabs are broken and aim adjuster is not working.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 61,925 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 56,911 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 56,911 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads very low and discs worn

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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S267 BPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S267 BPJ, 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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S267 BPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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