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L66 DSD

1996 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,356 mi
Last recorded116,356 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigra83,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 DSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2012 116,356 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Engine warning light comes on

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 110,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inner edges, no cords visable at time of test

rear tyres wearing unevenly

rear tyres worn on inner edges, no cords visable at time of test

sunvisors insecure, not obstructing drivers view

Fail 19 Apr 2011 110,661 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges, no cords visable at time of test

rear tyres wearing unevenly

rear tyres worn on inner edges, no cords visable at time of test

sunvisors insecure, not obstructing drivers view

Pass 30 Apr 2010 104,827 miles

Front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Irregular wear on rear tyres (inner edges)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 104,747 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Irregular wear on rear tyres (inner edges)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 98,251 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 98,171 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

very bad oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 91,972 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 91,879 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 85,262 miles

surface corrosion to offside front chassis section

Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,152 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 78,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brakedisc corrison and outter sills cannot bechecked allover due to covers fitted

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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L66 DSD is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L66 DSD, 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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L66 DSD is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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