MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,222 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear boot floor corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear sills corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear sills corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
(1.1.4a)the offside rear position lamps "one of two" are inoperative
(2.3.1b)the steering pinion assembly is soiled indicative of a possible seepage
(2.4A.2)the nearside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present
(2.4A.2)the offside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present
(2.4A.2)the offside rear suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present
(2.4C.3)the nearside rear coil spring mountings surface corrosion forming
(2.4C.3)the offside rear coil spring mountings surface corrosion forming
(2.6.2)the nearside rear wheel bearings slight free play present
(2.7.3)the nearside rear shock absorber has a slight leakage of fluid present
(2.7.3)the offside rear shock absorber has a slight leakage of fluid present
(3.5.1h)the front brake discs faces are burned in appearance
(5.1A)the nearside rear seat has a child seat present secured
(5.1B.6)the nearside door step prescribed area has surface corrosion present
(5.1B.6)the offside door step prescribed area has surface corrosion present
(6.1.1)the nearside door step outside prescribed area has excessive corrosion formed
(6.1.1)the offside door step outside prescribed area has corrosion forming
(7.2.1b)fuel hoses adjacent the fuel tank "one of three" have been cut and left open to the atmosphere
(8.2.2)the nearside wiper blade is split on the ends
(8.2.3)the nearside windscreen washers "one of two" overshoot the swept area
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
(1.1.4a)the offside rear position lamps "one of two" are inoperative
(2.3.1b)the steering pinion assembly is soiled indicative of a possible seepage
(2.4A.2)the nearside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present
(2.4A.2)the offside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present
(2.4A.2)the offside rear suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present
(2.4C.3)the nearside rear coil spring mountings surface corrosion forming
(2.4C.3)the offside rear coil spring mountings surface corrosion forming
(2.6.2)the nearside rear wheel bearings slight free play present
(2.7.3)the nearside rear shock absorber has a slight leakage of fluid present
(2.7.3)the offside rear shock absorber has a slight leakage of fluid present
(3.5.1h)the front brake discs faces are burned in appearance
(5.1A)the nearside rear seat has a child seat present secured
(5.1B.6)the nearside door step prescribed area has surface corrosion present
(5.1B.6)the offside door step prescribed area has surface corrosion present
(6.1.1)the nearside door step outside prescribed area has excessive corrosion formed
(6.1.1)the offside door step outside prescribed area has corrosion forming
(7.2.1b)fuel hoses adjacent the fuel tank "one of three" have been cut and left open to the atmosphere
(8.2.2)the nearside wiper blade is split on the ends
(8.2.3)the nearside windscreen washers "one of two" overshoot the swept area
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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S996 BCB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S996 BCB, 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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S996 BCB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 August 1998.
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