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W297 JRM

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,802 mi
Last recorded102,802 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 JRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 94,703 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,932 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,881 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,005 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 76,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,878 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,220 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 63,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 53,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 53,015 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 42,587 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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W297 JRM is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W297 JRM, 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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W297 JRM is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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