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W197 OBB

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,142 mi
Last recorded88,142 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 OBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,142 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 88,142 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 78,738 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 78,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2008 71,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,052 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 63,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W197 OBB is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W197 OBB, 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 W197 OBB registered?

W197 OBB is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W197 OBB safe to buy?

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