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M253 RBM

1994 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,140 mi
Last recorded87,140 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Tigra90,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 RBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 87,140 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 87,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both inner sills corroding

metal brake pipes covered in oil

Pass 21 May 2008 81,768 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 81,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 78,488 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 78,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 73,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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M253 RBM is a 1994 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 1994 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 90,693 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M253 RBM, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M253 RBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 September 1994.

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