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S775 BGC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

45,060 mi
Last recorded45,060 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 BGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 45,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

covers fitted restricting test

emissions only just passed

eml light came on and off during test

front discs worn

front pads getting low

front panel and radiator pushed in (acciedent damage)

nsr inner sidelight not working

rear of both inner sills corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,230 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear of inner door sills corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 39,230 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear of inner door sills corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,597 miles

o/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

rear if inner door sills corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2009 34,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

o/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

rear if inner door sills corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,765 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 28,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,335 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 26,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,390 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 24,390 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S775 BGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S775 BGC, 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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S775 BGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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