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B7 MHD

1995 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,549 mi
Last recorded122,549 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Tigra86,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 MHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 122,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 114,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 110,785 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 110,785 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 108,936 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 108,936 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 101,314 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 101,314 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear chassis, nearside and offside rear inner sills some corrsion

Fail 21 Jul 2007 100,948 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside wiper arm pivot worn

Pass 4 Oct 2006 93,871 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 93,871 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 91,959 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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B7 MHD is a 1995 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 86,534 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 B7 MHD, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B7 MHD is a 1995 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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