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M986 VRB

1999 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,239 mi
Last recorded65,239 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Tigra67,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 VRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,216 miles

movement in offside wiper arm

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

play in nearside front track rod end

slight blow from exhaust centre silencer

Pass 9 May 2006 54,002 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 53,996 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front 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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M986 VRB is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 67,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 M986 VRB, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M986 VRB registered?

M986 VRB is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M986 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M986 VRB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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