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W168 TRX

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,658 mi
Last recorded115,658 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 TRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 115,658 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 115,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step (5.2.6)

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

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

Engine oil leak

Small cuts nearside front tyre wall area

Pass 1 Dec 2014 107,189 miles

o/s and n/s/r hand brake cables fraying,

slight play n/s/r bearing,

Pass 30 Nov 2013 102,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 102,098 miles

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 98,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 27 Apr 2012 98,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 5 May 2010 86,096 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 May 2010 86,096 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 70,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front discs worn

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front discs worn

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2008 60,820 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leak from water pump

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s rear indicator faded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,452 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rack damp

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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W168 TRX is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W168 TRX, 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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W168 TRX is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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