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S762 BNM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,232 mi
Last recorded75,232 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 BNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe 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)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

exhaust deteraiting

steering rack has light oil leak

unable to fully test outer sills due to covers

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,161 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 71,161 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

tailpipe mounts about to break

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,763 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,743 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 64,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,814 miles

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

under vechile rusty on exhaust and suspension parts

Fail 7 Aug 2007 60,814 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under vechile rusty on exhaust and suspension parts

Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,434 miles

Cracking and perishing sidewalls both rear tyres

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F tyre is getting low

O/S/R tyre feathering on inside edge

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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S762 BNM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S762 BNM, 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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S762 BNM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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