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W139 CFC

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,505 mi
Last recorded94,505 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 CFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,505 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 94,433 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,801 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 85,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust flange very heavily corroded and likely to fall off soon

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,989 miles

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

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

front exhaust joint badly corroded and weakened

oil leak on engine

rear brake compensator hinge tight

Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,953 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

front exhaust joint badly corroded and weakened

oil leak on engine

rear brake compensator hinge tight

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,461 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 73,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 67,528 miles

Corrosion forming o/s outer sill (in door shut)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 27 May 2014 67,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Corrosion forming o/s outer sill (in door shut)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 25 May 2013 61,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

abnormal noise timing belt area.

centre exhaust clamp insecure.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn irregular on inside edge

offside sill corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 61,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

abnormal noise timing belt area.

centre exhaust clamp insecure.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn irregular on inside edge

offside sill corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 55,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,583 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,970 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 41,970 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,197 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 35,197 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)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 28,080 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 28,080 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W139 CFC is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,429 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 W139 CFC, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W139 CFC is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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