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W197 WJX

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,607 mi
Last recorded81,607 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 WJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 81,607 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 77,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrision on offside inner sill

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,817 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,474 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,860 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 58,860 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 52,967 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

nearside of steering rack damp.(not sure if its oil?).

Fail 21 Mar 2008 52,964 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front and rear tyre splitting.

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

nearside of steering rack damp.(not sure if its oil?).

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,668 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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W197 WJX is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJX, 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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W197 WJX is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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