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S402 BGX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,449 mi
Last recorded112,449 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS402 BGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 112,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 112,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heavy corrosion to prescribed areas.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 112,178 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Heavy corrosion to prescribed areas.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 107,075 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 107,073 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 106,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2012 100,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,467 miles

nearside front disc worn

offside front disc worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 91,469 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,637 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,166 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 76,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,979 miles

slight cracking on off side rear outer tyre wall

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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S402 BGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S402 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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S402 BGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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