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M161 KBO

1994 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

110,779 mi
Last recorded110,779 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Tigra90,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 KBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 110,779 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 110,775 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 110,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 107,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 98,643 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 98,643 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion under vehicle ok at time of test

unable to fully assess outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2007 84,803 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

fuel tank

Fail 2 Mar 2007 84,803 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

fuel tank

Fail 19 Feb 2007 98,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 75,544 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 75,535 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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 KBO is a 1994 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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

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