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W199 OBU

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

12,317 mi
Last recorded12,317 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 OBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 12,317 miles

Drivers rear brake effort slow/low

Front brake discs rusty/corroded to edges due to lack of use

Pass 29 Nov 2024 12,266 miles

Front brake discs worn/rusty. Possibly due to vehicle not being used

Vehicle very well wax oiled to under body

Pass 22 Nov 2023 12,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rusty under body of car but has a thick coat of wax on also

Pass 22 Nov 2022 11,784 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath on rear inner sills and general under floor pan

Fail 19 Nov 2022 11,770 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing around central join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres showing cords on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath on rear inner sills and general under floor pan

Pass 10 Nov 2021 11,358 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 11,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 11,095 miles

surface rust on suspention

Pass 23 Oct 2019 10,906 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 10,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 10,409 miles

Various components under vehicle have heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 10,082 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 10,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 9,711 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 9,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 9,136 miles

general surface corrosion ununderside of car

Fail 12 Oct 2015 9,132 miles

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

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)

general surface corrosion ununderside of car

Pass 19 Sep 2014 8,779 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 8,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 8,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system getting in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2012 7,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall but not showing chords

Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,767 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 21 Jun 2011 6,760 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,151 miles

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

small split in rear wiper blade rubber

strong advise n/s front tyre tread split & sidewall cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2010 6,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

small split in rear wiper blade rubber

strong advise n/s front tyre tread split & sidewall cracking

Pass 21 May 2009 5,654 miles

slight leak around by adjuster nut on steering rack

Pass 16 May 2008 4,919 miles

both front tyre tread starting to split

Pass 17 May 2007 4,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 3,311 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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W199 OBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W199 OBU, 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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W199 OBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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