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W253 LNT

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,241 mi
Last recorded106,241 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 LNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 106,241 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 106,241 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

OIL ;IGHTY ON

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

Oil leak

SIDE SKRITES FIFTED

Pass 12 Jun 2010 100,560 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 96,739 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 96,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 85,582 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear no. plate backing becoming unstuck

Fail 27 Jun 2008 85,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear no. plate backing becoming unstuck

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,066 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 76,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W253 LNT is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W253 LNT, 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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W253 LNT is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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