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W257 EOA

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,972 mi
Last recorded105,972 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 EOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 105,972 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 105,887 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to rear brake pipes from load valve

o/s/r tyre cracking & low in tread

Fail 5 Jul 2010 92,845 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

centre exhaust has a slight blow

offside rear wheel bearing has slight movement

Pass 5 Jul 2010 92,845 miles

centre exhaust has a slight blow

offside rear wheel bearing has slight movement

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,623 miles

Battery insecure

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

accident damage to drivers door but no sharp edges

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2009 81,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure

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

accident damage to drivers door but no sharp edges

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,908 miles

n/s rear tyre perrishing

Fail 24 Jul 2008 70,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre perrishing

Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,186 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 62,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 49,663 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 49,663 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W257 EOA is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W257 EOA, 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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W257 EOA is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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