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W179 VAC

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,308 mi
Last recorded117,308 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 VAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 117,308 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 117,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre has cut

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2012 114,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 11 May 2012 114,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 11 May 2011 109,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 108,925 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 103,629 miles

Nearside inner light not working

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

Rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 6 May 2009 99,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 88,896 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 77,700 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 77,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,196 miles

front w. blades split

hole in exhaust back box blowing slightly not to effect emmisions or insecure will want replacing soon

Pass 16 Jun 2005 55,254 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 55,254 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside 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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W179 VAC is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Red 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 W179 VAC, 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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W179 VAC is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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