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W249 SOR

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,630 mi
Last recorded55,630 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 SOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,581 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,380 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,756 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades split

Fail 16 Apr 2008 32,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,294 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,672 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 28,670 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,789 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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W249 SOR is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W249 SOR, 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 W249 SOR registered?

W249 SOR is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W249 SOR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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