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W228 AJX

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,138 mi
Last recorded113,138 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 AJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2016 113,138 miles

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)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 101,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

oil on steering rack

Pass 16 May 2014 92,684 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 92,681 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 86,856 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres has small cut

Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,388 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 76,388 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,388 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,942 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 72,942 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,111 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 70,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

slight play in o/s/r hub bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2008 69,380 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

slight play in o/s/r hub bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2007 64,083 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 64,083 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 52,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W228 AJX is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W228 AJX, 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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W228 AJX is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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