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M161 AAR

1994 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,891 mi
Last recorded85,891 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Tigra90,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 AAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,170 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 77,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

O/S/&/N/S/ FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

OIL LEAK

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Fail 2 Feb 2007 71,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2006 63,628 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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M161 AAR is a 1994 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 90,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M161 AAR, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M161 AAR registered?

M161 AAR is a 1994 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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