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W238 XFR

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,177 mi
Last recorded75,177 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 XFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2013 75,177 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

fuel filter corroded

n/s wiper torn

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2012 75,177 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on rear chassis rails by suspension mountings BODERLINE

corrosion on rear undersills

corrosion on sills

o/s/r foot and handbrake

Pass 14 Jul 2012 75,177 miles

corrosion on rear chassis rails by suspension mountings BODERLINE

corrosion on rear undersills

corrosion on sills

o/s/r foot and handbrake

Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,177 miles

corrosion on o/s step sill

corrosion on rear undersills

fluctuation on front brake brakes

n/s/r tyre only just legal

o/s/f tyre 2mm

security of n/s/f bumper

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 2 Jun 2010 78,584 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,159 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,410 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 67,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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)

hand brake requires adjusting

Fail 4 Jun 2007 61,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,316 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,539 miles
Fail 18 May 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W238 XFR is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W238 XFR, 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 W238 XFR registered?

W238 XFR is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W238 XFR safe to buy?

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