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W242 ODV

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,376 mi
Last recorded116,376 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 ODV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 116,376 miles

bonnet damaged

borderline corrosion to both rear inner sills sections

considerable surface corrosion to rear upper coil spring mountings

inner door shuts rusty

offside rear outer sill starting to separate from inner

viewing of outer sills restricted by bodykit

Pass 8 Jul 2013 107,383 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 107,377 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 103,805 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 103,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 92,719 miles

both inner body sills are quite rusty

both rear coil springs are quite rusty

n/s outer body sill is quite rusty in the door shut

n/s/r meatal brake pipe is quite rusty

n/s/r tyre is cracking and perishing

slight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Mar 2010 92,719 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both inner body sills are quite rusty

both rear coil springs are quite rusty

n/s outer body sill is quite rusty in the door shut

n/s/r meatal brake pipe is quite rusty

n/s/r tyre is cracking and perishing

slight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,834 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 73,421 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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W242 ODV is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W242 ODV, 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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W242 ODV is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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