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A16 MTV

1996 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,447 mi
Last recorded120,447 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigra83,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 120,447 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 116,116 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r brake noisy

Pass 11 Apr 2011 113,534 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 113,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front fog lights not working

rear wiper condition poor

Pass 26 Feb 2010 106,591 miles

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK 3/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE 4/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 26 Feb 2009 103,062 miles

1/ N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO, CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 26 Feb 2009 103,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

1/ N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO, CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 28 Feb 2008 99,673 miles

1/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE 2/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL 3/ SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 28 Feb 2008 99,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE 2/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL 3/ SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Feb 2007 97,419 miles

1/SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS 2/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK 4/ UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 5/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 6/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOTBRAKE

Pass 1 Mar 2006 93,223 miles

1/BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAK

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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A16 MTV is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A16 MTV, 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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A16 MTV is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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