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W218 TKL

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,880 mi
Last recorded73,880 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 TKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2013 73,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,880 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges of tread early replacement advised

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion around rear sills, clossing sills and rear chassis rails

front brake pads look well worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,273 miles

engine oil leak

nearside headlamp aim pattern poor

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

slight condinsation in nearside headlamp

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,805 miles

Oil leak

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

no battery light (in op)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 50,805 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

nearside front brake caliper spring missing

no battery light (in op)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,878 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 45,878 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,527 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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W218 TKL 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 72.7%.

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 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 W218 TKL, 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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W218 TKL is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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