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W172 XAV

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,821 mi
Last recorded77,821 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,821 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 69,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front position lamps dim

exhaust blown slightly at cat to centre joint

n/side wiper blade split

o/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/r jacking point corroded

o/side outer sill corroded

o/side wiper blade split

outer sills covered

wipers do not self park in correct position

Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,116 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 63,116 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear chassis rails rusting

both rear inner sills rusting

exhaust joint from down pipe to cat req att soon

off side door mirror cover missing

Fail 7 Mar 2012 61,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear chassis rails rusting

both rear inner sills rusting

exhaust joint from down pipe to cat req att soon

off side door mirror cover missing

Pass 5 Mar 2011 59,593 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear inner sill rusting

wiper blades slight splitting

Fail 5 Mar 2011 59,593 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear inner sill rusting

wiper blades slight splitting

Fail 6 Mar 2010 56,771 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/rear inner sill rusting

Pass 6 Mar 2010 56,771 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/rear inner sill rusting

Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,748 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,598 miles

battery insecure eng oil low o/s front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 6 Mar 2008 50,598 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure eng oil low o/s front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 1 Mar 2007 46,077 miles

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

o/s front seat belt slow to retract req att now

Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,077 miles

o/s front seat belt slow to retract req att now

Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,059 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 39,059 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XAV is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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