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S998 BOK

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,718 mi
Last recorded70,718 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 BOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2014 70,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre soft

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules

Pass 25 May 2013 70,718 miles

offside and nearside door step sills corroding in places but no holes present

rear offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

unable to fully assess for corrosion offside and nearside outer bodysills due to the body styling kit fitted

Fail 25 May 2013 70,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside door step sills corroding in places but no holes present

rear offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

unable to fully assess for corrosion offside and nearside outer bodysills due to the body styling kit fitted

Pass 22 May 2012 67,928 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 67,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 66,230 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door check strap faulty.

exhaust front pipe shield loose,rattle.

near side front wing dented in.

near side rear sill plastic trim insecure,loose.

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 24 May 2010 63,651 miles

slight blow from exhaust front/middle join

Fail 24 May 2010 63,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight blow from exhaust front/middle join

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,495 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 61,495 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,492 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front pads wearing thin

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres perished

o/s/f tyre very close to legal limit

temperature gauge not working

Fail 13 Jun 2008 61,492 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front pads wearing thin

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres perished

o/s/f tyre very close to legal limit

temperature gauge not working

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,881 miles

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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S998 BOK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S998 BOK, 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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S998 BOK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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