MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
battery insecure
non standard headlamps fitted
o/s/r tyre cracking
outer sills obscured by plastic trims
rear light lens blacked over
slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust
slight play in rear wheel bearings
steering/suspension components corroding
underbody corrosion
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
battery insecure
non standard headlamps fitted
o/s/r tyre cracking
outer sills obscured by plastic trims
rear light lens blacked over
slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust
slight play in rear wheel bearings
steering/suspension components corroding
underbody corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W243 SMJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SMJ, 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 W243 SMJ registered?
W243 SMJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 May 2000.
Is W243 SMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W243 SMJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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