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N257 LNJ

1995 Vauxhall Tigr

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,536 mi
Last recorded88,536 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Tigr89,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 LNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 88,536 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear innersills corroded,not excessive.

Fail 6 May 2009 88,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear innersills corroded,not excessive.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 79,040 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 79,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

slight play in rear wish bones

Fail 27 Feb 2007 74,693 miles

slight play in rear wish bones

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 29 Aug 2006 73,774 miles

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

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

N/S/R low pressure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 73,774 miles

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

N/S/R low pressure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 73,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 31 May 2006 73,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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N257 LNJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Tigr in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.9% with a typical mileage of 89,858 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 Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N257 LNJ, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N257 LNJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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