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S698 BOJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,193 mi
Last recorded89,193 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 BOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,193 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F HEADLIGHT CRACKED

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 88,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F HEADLIGHT CRACKED

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,405 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST 1X MOUNT MISSING STILL SUPPERTED

FRONT BONNET DAMAGED

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F HEADLIGHT CRACKED PATTERN OK

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2011 81,011 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CENTRE EXHAUST 1X MOUNT MISSING STILL SUPPERTED

FRONT BONNET DAMAGED

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F HEADLIGHT CRACKED PATTERN OK

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,780 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,857 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 52,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,238 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 51,238 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,427 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 46,427 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S698 BOJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S698 BOJ, 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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S698 BOJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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