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M231 CGN

1994 Vauxhall Tigr

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,051 mi
Last recorded89,051 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Tigr88,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 CGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate is slightly damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 77,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

windscreen cracked outside of wiper sweep

Pass 27 Nov 2006 77,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

windscreen cracked outside of wiper sweep

Pass 21 Nov 2005 72,361 miles

see previous advisory sheet

Fail 18 Nov 2005 72,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

some corrosion on boot floor around rear brake compensator mounting point

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s rear chassis around spring mounts

windscreen damage/crack below wiper sweep/edge of zone b

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigr?

Based on 1,917 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
6,054
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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M231 CGN is a 1994 Vauxhall Tigr in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.1% with a typical mileage of 88,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M231 CGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M231 CGN is a 1994 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 16 December 1994.

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