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N316 KWU

1996 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,186 mi
Last recorded90,186 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigra83,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 KWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 90,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 87,267 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 87,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

inner rear side lamp out

Pass 24 Dec 2006 81,274 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 81,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2 led's not working on high brake light

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cover missing from nearside door mirror

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2005 76,219 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 76,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside front chassis leg corroded

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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N316 KWU is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 83,753 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 N316 KWU, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N316 KWU is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 June 1996.

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