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S940 BVV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,670 mi
Last recorded37,670 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 BVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 37,670 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 37,506 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 37,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 37,238 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,888 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 36,888 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,567 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 35,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,877 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,659 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,367 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,521 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 26,521 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,040 miles

engine oil low oil over car and sump plug drip

front anti roll bar mounts corrosion

rear tyres cracks

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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S940 BVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S940 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 S940 BVV registered?

S940 BVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S940 BVV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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