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M294 BGJ

1994 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,021 mi
Last recorded102,021 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Tigra90,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM294 BGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 102,021 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 102,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 98,560 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 98,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 88,516 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 88,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 85,471 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 85,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear 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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M294 BGJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 90,693 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 M294 BGJ, 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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What year was M294 BGJ registered?

M294 BGJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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