MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S866 MGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S866 MGC, 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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S866 MGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S866 MGC safe to buy?
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