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W221 WUG

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,868 mi
Last recorded75,868 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 WUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 75,868 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Apr 2013 72,539 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 72,539 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 68,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 14 May 2011 63,469 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 63,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,760 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 58,745 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 55,265 miles

rear body and chassis very rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2008 46,440 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 46,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,405 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,366 miles

parking brake cables are corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2006 37,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake cables are corroded

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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W221 WUG is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W221 WUG, 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 W221 WUG registered?

W221 WUG is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W221 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 WUG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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