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W243 AJN

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

60,992 mi
Last recorded60,992 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 AJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,992 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 60,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front tyre getting low

off side rear coil spring broken (not insurcure)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 55,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,683 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,683 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 48,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 48,478 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,644 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 46,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 45,132 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,605 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 43,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,386 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 40,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 37,622 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 37,622 miles

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W243 AJN is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W243 AJN, 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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W243 AJN is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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