CarVerify

Free Car Check

W257 BUB

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,738 mi
Last recorded42,738 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 BUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,738 miles

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,738 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,576 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,359 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,061 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,680 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,006 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 26,006 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Tigra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W257 BUB is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 W257 BUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W257 BUB?

You can check the full history of W257 BUB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W257 BUB registered?

W257 BUB is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 August 2000.

Is W257 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 BUB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W257 BUB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W257 BUB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.