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W248 XUA

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,006 mi
Last recorded103,006 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 XUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,006 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 90,200 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

one of the n/s/r side lights is not working

Fail 14 Nov 2011 90,196 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

one of the n/s/r side lights is not working

Pass 3 Nov 2010 85,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2010 85,939 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 83,089 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 83,087 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 78,206 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 71,175 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 60,293 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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W248 XUA is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W248 XUA, 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 W248 XUA registered?

W248 XUA is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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