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W203 JBT

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

60,118 mi
Last recorded60,118 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 JBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,118 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

windscreen slightly markedrequires attention soon

Fail 3 Aug 2011 60,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,269 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 57,269 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake effort is acceptable but could be better

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 27 Nov 2008 54,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,990 miles

Battery insecure

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight fluctuation at front brake readings

Fail 21 Nov 2007 46,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Battery insecure

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight fluctuation at front brake readings

Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,221 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 38,221 miles

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

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Fail 13 Oct 2006 38,169 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W203 JBT is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 W203 JBT, 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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W203 JBT is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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