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J30 ESG

1996 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,190 mi
Last recorded97,190 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigra83,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 ESG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,190 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 97,183 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,965 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 93,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 89,958 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leak from radiator

front springs slightly corroded

n/s & o/s front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside + offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2007 73,615 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 66,170 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 66,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s & o/s rear tyres signs of perishing

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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J30 ESG is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J30 ESG, 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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J30 ESG is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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