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W178 YOO

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,578 mi
Last recorded102,578 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 YOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 102,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management lamp on dash

Fail 22 May 2013 102,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management lamp on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,534 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 100,532 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 emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery un-secure

Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,025 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 7 Jun 2011 96,022 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,472 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 14 Jun 2010 93,446 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,551 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 88,551 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 83,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 75,787 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 75,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear n/side tyre is cracking between the treads

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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W178 YOO is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W178 YOO, 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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W178 YOO is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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