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M944 VTM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,732 mi
Last recorded82,732 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM944 VTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2015 82,732 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing and splitting

front exhaust joint very corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing has noise and slight roughness

power steering pump is wet

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,443 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and on 3mm

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rought when rotated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,308 miles

internal adjuster moved

nsf cv boot damp

nsr bearing noisey

slight play osr wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2011 62,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advises brake pedel bit soft

advises n/s/r side light one not working

advises o/s mirror small crack

Fail 13 Aug 2011 62,421 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advises brake pedel bit soft

advises n/s/r side light one not working

advises o/s mirror small crack

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,431 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 60,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,621 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers

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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M944 VTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 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 M944 VTM, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M944 VTM registered?

M944 VTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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