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W261 LBJ

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,284 mi
Last recorded90,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 LBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 90,284 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 90,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,332 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 84,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,285 miles

Front wiper blades smearing across screen but have not deteriorated to warrant failure

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 80,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front wiper blades smearing across screen but have not deteriorated to warrant failure

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,392 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2012 79,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 76,252 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 76,252 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)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 76,045 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished.slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.both rear shock absorbers are damp.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 76,045 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

engine had to be held at idle.both rear tyres are perished.slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.both rear shock absorbers are damp.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,947 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished,but no chords visible

Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,933 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,931 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 66,898 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,760 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 54,432 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 54,432 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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W261 LBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W261 LBJ, 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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W261 LBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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