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KIW 7963

1996 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,005 mi
Last recorded106,005 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigra83,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 7963
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 106,005 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 106,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 104,247 miles

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

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

hole under car rusty

plastic sills fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 102,236 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 102,236 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 97,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 97,203 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,472 miles

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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KIW 7963 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 KIW 7963, 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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KIW 7963 is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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