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W146 VAR

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

32,602 mi
Last recorded32,602 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 VAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 32,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 31,756 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 30,940 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 27,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 24,971 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 24,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 24,140 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,395 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 22,843 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,000 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 21,999 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,028 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 21,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,912 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 19,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,729 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,179 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 13,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 11,265 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 9,470 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 9,470 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perished in tread grooves o/side worst

Pass 7 Jan 2006 7,190 miles

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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W146 VAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 W146 VAR, 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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W146 VAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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