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L17 BBH

1996 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,160 mi
Last recorded80,160 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigra83,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 BBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,160 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 80,128 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 29 Jul 2008 77,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2008 77,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 75,478 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 75,462 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 71,676 miles

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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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L17 BBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 L17 BBH, 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 L17 BBH registered?

L17 BBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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