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S293 BGX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,261 mi
Last recorded67,261 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 BGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,261 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded heavily

Offside Front Inner sill corroded but not excessive. corrosion to rear boot floor area.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,794 miles

Corrosion to rear inner nearside sill

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,438 miles

Corrosion at various points on underside

Nearside Headlamp aim slightly distorted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust box rubber hanger split (cable tied)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,735 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Corrosion at various points on underside of vehicle

Offside Rear secondary position light not working

Fail 7 Mar 2016 62,735 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Corrosion at various points on underside of vehicle

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear secondary position light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,575 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 60,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,259 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on underside

Fail 1 Apr 2014 58,259 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on underside

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,748 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall wear. both rear tyres have radial cracking.centre exhaust slight crack and slight exhaust blow,centre-rear exhaust clamp corroding

nearside front wiper split,both headlamps slight deteriorated pattern.General oil leaks engine/transmission

slight corrosion to both inner rear sills

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,102 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 53,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,943 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 46,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,857 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 44,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,408 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 42,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,419 miles

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

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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S293 BGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S293 BGX, 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 S293 BGX registered?

S293 BGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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