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W308 UCS

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,469 mi
Last recorded107,469 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,055 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 106,047 miles

Emissions not tested due to cooling fan not working (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 100,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 100,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 15 Jul 2013 97,709 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 12 Jul 2012 93,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 93,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 91,114 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 91,114 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,451 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise changing head lights for next mot just passing

centre section filled with exhaust paste

front exhaust system half welded

hand brake cable secured tight against petrol tank

rear silencer covered in exhaust paste

Fail 6 Jul 2010 88,447 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steel wheel fitted

Pass 27 May 2009 84,600 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2009 84,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 87,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 87,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 75,591 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 79,591 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F Indicator Lamp Cracked although not affecting the operation of Lamp

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT ON SIDEWALL ALTHOUGH NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORD

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

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 UCS is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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