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W231 TJU

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,268 mi
Last recorded85,268 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 TJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 85,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 79,836 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,187 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,625 miles

both front indicator bulbs starting to deteriorate

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 63,629 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,293 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 59,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,569 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front pads over half worn

handbrake cables rusty

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f headlight has slight condensation

o/s/r coil spring corroded

slight imbalence in front brake performance

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight weeping from both rear shocks

steering rack and gaiters wet

Pass 17 Nov 2005 43,154 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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W231 TJU 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 81.8%.

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 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 W231 TJU, 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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W231 TJU is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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