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W196 SKL

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,037 mi
Last recorded112,037 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 SKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 112,037 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 112,037 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under body in central tunnel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 108,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,759 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 104,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

repairs to o/s centre floor

Fail 8 Aug 2018 98,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

repairs to o/s centre floor

Pass 19 Aug 2017 92,005 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 92,005 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,524 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 85,524 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,519 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 80,519 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides - rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with yellow wax (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,522 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 30 Aug 2014 76,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r sill is corroded but not quite to excess at present within 30 cms of a pre-scribed area

o/s/r sill is corroded but not quite to excess at present within 30 cms of a pre-scribed area

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2013 72,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r sill is corroded but not quite to excess at present within 30 cms of a pre-scribed area

o/s/r sill is corroded but not quite to excess at present within 30 cms of a pre-scribed area

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,628 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both inner sill panels corroded

floor pan corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,431 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accident damage to n/s/r

engine coolent low

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 26 Aug 2011 67,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

accident damage to n/s/r

engine coolent low

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 29 Aug 2010 60,168 miles

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Aug 2010 60,168 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,666 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 53,666 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 50,519 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,087 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

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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W196 SKL is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W196 SKL, 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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W196 SKL is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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