MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
both rear inner sills heavely corroded
hand brake efforts low
nearside rear hand brake cable corroded and starting to fray
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
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 .
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 .
Exhaust heat shield (front) rattling.
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Slight wear noted to front brake discs - lipped.
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
osr tyre inner tread slight distortion
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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