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S416 BMV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,244 mi
Last recorded66,244 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 BMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 66,244 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 65,162 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 64,451 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,928 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,282 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 60,194 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 60,194 miles

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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S416 BMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S416 BMV, 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 S416 BMV registered?

S416 BMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S416 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S416 BMV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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