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W237 OBB

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,565 mi
Last recorded121,565 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 OBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 121,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sills..

Pass 26 Jul 2012 118,962 miles

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

corrosion on both sills

Fail 25 Jul 2012 118,953 miles

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)

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

corrosion on both sills

Pass 12 Jul 2011 108,929 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 108,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2010 99,170 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust emissions close to limit at fast idle test

offside front outer wheel rim damaged

oil leaks

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake imbalance 27%

rear of vehicle very damp withan oily substance

Fail 11 Jul 2010 99,163 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust emissions close to limit at fast idle test

oil leaks

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake imbalance 27%

rear of vehicle very damp withan oily substance

Pass 31 Jul 2009 92,619 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 92,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 79,139 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 78,914 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 68,060 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 68,060 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,959 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 56,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front steering rack gaitor damp

surface cracking on rear tyres

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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W237 OBB is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W237 OBB, 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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W237 OBB is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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