MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet underfelt hard against air filter and fibres are being sucked in
Front discs lipped, inner faces corroding
Full sill covers fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil level on min
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Recommend tracking check
Slight corrosion starting N/S/R brake pipe
Slight corrosion starting on all brake flexi ferrules
Various brake pipes/components consealed under bonnet restricting inspection
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet underfelt hard against air filter and fibres are being sucked in
Front discs lipped, inner faces corroding
Full sill covers fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil level on min
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Recommend tracking check
Slight corrosion starting N/S/R brake pipe
Slight corrosion starting on all brake flexi ferrules
Various brake pipes/components consealed under bonnet restricting inspection
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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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S885 BVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 S885 BVV, 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 S885 BVV registered?
S885 BVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 August 1998.
Is S885 BVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S885 BVV shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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