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BEL 238Y

1996 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,185 mi
Last recorded52,185 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigra83,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 238Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 52,185 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 52,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2008 43,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 43,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 36,875 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 27,264 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 27,264 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BEL 238Y is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BEL 238Y, 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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What year was BEL 238Y registered?

BEL 238Y is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is BEL 238Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 238Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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