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W172 PSD

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,199 mi
Last recorded89,199 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 PSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,199 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres cracking/ perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 89,199 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres cracking/ perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,715 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,260 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 76,260 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 70,580 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 70,580 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 64,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,992 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 57,992 miles

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,555 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 54,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,271 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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W172 PSD is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W172 PSD, 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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W172 PSD is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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