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W281 UAR

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,309 mi
Last recorded71,309 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 UAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,309 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,422 miles

Exhaust blowing middle pipe

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,651 miles

1 rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

near side front headlamp dip-beam image weak.

off and near side rear service brakes show fluctuation.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 65,645 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1 rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

near side front headlamp dip-beam image weak.

off and near side rear service brakes show fluctuation.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,216 miles

low fuel warning light is on

Fail 27 Oct 2012 64,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

low fuel warning light is on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,928 miles

general surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

slight movement o/s/f + n/s/f top shock mounts

slight movement o/s/r + n/s/r hub area

Fail 6 Nov 2009 51,212 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,212 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,546 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,123 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,521 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 92,507 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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W281 UAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W281 UAR, 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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W281 UAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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