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W308 BCX

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,925 mi
Last recorded99,925 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 BCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 99,925 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sill covers fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 May 2014 99,916 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sill covers fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 May 2013 96,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust joint deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2013 96,188 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust joint deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2013 96,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre section thin.

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

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted, suspect OS sill excessively corroded beneath cover.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 91,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

o/s driver drive pillar corroded

o/s/f tyre plus n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 91,730 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

o/s driver drive pillar corroded

o/s/f tyre plus n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,275 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,305 miles

off side front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 72,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,700 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 67,531 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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W308 BCX is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W308 BCX, 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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W308 BCX is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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