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W236 MNT

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,906 mi
Last recorded112,906 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 MNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2015 112,906 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch requires replacement

corrosion to rear panel

Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,841 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 107,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight blue smoke from exhaust while ticking over

Pass 26 Jun 2013 105,752 miles

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

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

lower suspension arms corroded

rear beam corroded

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2013 105,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

lower suspension arms corroded

rear beam corroded

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2012 98,424 miles

Inner faces of front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 98,424 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Inner faces of front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front disc,s corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 91,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front disc,s corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 85,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,331 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 80,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres wearing on inside edges. advise all new fairly soon

Pass 30 Jun 2008 76,545 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode and slightly pitted

small area of corrosion starting in n/s/f chasis /jacking point to sill

Fail 27 Jun 2008 76,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode and slightly pitted

small area of corrosion starting in n/s/f chasis /jacking point to sill

Pass 15 Jun 2007 72,484 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,900 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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W236 MNT is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W236 MNT, 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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W236 MNT is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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