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W159 TGJ

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

39,097 mi
Last recorded39,097 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 TGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,097 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2015 38,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion rear inner sills.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,353 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion rear inner sills.

Pass 17 May 2014 37,108 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre deterioated

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 18 May 2013 36,896 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

both headlamp aims on lower limit

Pass 19 May 2012 34,580 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 34,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2011 31,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted n/s/r

oil seeping from power steering rack pinion oil seal.

Pass 26 May 2011 31,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted n/s/r

oil seeping from power steering rack pinion oil seal.

Pass 14 May 2010 27,864 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 27,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 25,389 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 25,389 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 20,454 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 20,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 18,126 miles

both front tyres worn edges and near limit

emissions only just within tolerances

Fail 14 May 2007 18,126 miles

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

both front tyres worn edges and near limit

emissions only just within tolerances

Fail 15 May 2006 16,021 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 16,021 miles

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

Nearside 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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W159 TGJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W159 TGJ, 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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What year was W159 TGJ registered?

W159 TGJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W159 TGJ safe to buy?

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