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W157 LCL

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,057 mi
Last recorded109,057 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 LCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,057 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side rear inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front corroded (3.5.1i)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,329 miles

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

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

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight wheel bearing play to both rear wheels

Fail 29 Jun 2015 105,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight wheel bearing play to both rear wheels

Pass 10 Jul 2014 100,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 100,772 miles

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

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 26 Jun 2013 95,430 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear to n/s/f top shock mount

Fail 13 Jun 2013 95,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear to n/s/f top shock mount

Pass 15 Jun 2012 90,280 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Jun 2012 90,280 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 80,508 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has radial ply cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,795 miles

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

slight distortion to rear tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,333 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,832 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 51,728 miles

front number plate cracked

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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W157 LCL is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W157 LCL, 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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W157 LCL is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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