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X398 MGK

2001 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,300 mi
Last recorded109,300 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Tigra62,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 MGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 109,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn low

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,681 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 103,681 miles

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 Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,047 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

light scratches on zone A

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 92,047 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

light scratches on zone A

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen marked .both rear lower sill sections starting to corrode. both headlamp aims set on lower limit.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen marked .both rear lower sill sections starting to corrode. both headlamp aims set on lower limit.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,288 miles

both rear inner sills heavely corroded

hand brake efforts low

nearside rear hand brake cable corroded and starting to fray

Fail 2 Sep 2011 84,288 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear inner sills heavely corroded

hand brake efforts low

nearside rear hand brake cable corroded and starting to fray

offside rear tyre heavely perished and tread low

Fail 7 Sep 2010 78,316 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slight wear . front number plate starting to delaminate .

offside rear tyre tread slight uneven wear and starting to perish .both headlamp aims set on lower limit .

Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,316 miles

both front brake discs slight wear . front number plate starting to delaminate .

offside rear tyre tread slight uneven wear and starting to perish .both headlamp aims set on lower limit .

Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,981 miles

Exhaust heat shield (front) rattling.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight wear noted to front brake discs - lipped.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,725 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr tyre inner tread slight distortion

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 64,058 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 57,287 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,287 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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X398 MGK is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 62,614 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 X398 MGK, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X398 MGK is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 February 2001.

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