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W189 RGC

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,470 mi
Last recorded118,470 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 RGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 118,470 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 111,402 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and nail in tread

Fail 8 Oct 2013 111,402 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and nail in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2012 103,870 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 103,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 96,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 88,431 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 88,430 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2009 79,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,632 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 71,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 64,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,203 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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W189 RGC 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 W189 RGC, 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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What year was W189 RGC registered?

W189 RGC is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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