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W349 LRA

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,271 mi
Last recorded131,271 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 LRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 131,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake load valve slow in operation

general corrosion to all underbody areas, not yet excessive

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside rear floor/boot /rear panel corroded

remaining exhaust sections corroded

slight fluid leaks from both offside shock absorbers

Pass 26 Oct 2017 124,727 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

fog light switch sticking

front brake hose ferrules corroded

general corrosion to all underbody areas and localised around rear chassis areas

nearside rear lower panel corroded, not load bearing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Oct 2017 124,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

both rear inner sills corroded

fog light switch sticking

front brake hose ferrules corroded

general corrosion to all underbody areas and localised around rear chassis areas

nearside rear lower panel corroded, not load bearing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,805 miles

front cross member corroded

front indicators faded

front tyres wearing on outer edges

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor perrished

o/s/f shock-absorber weeping

rear axle/suspension corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear valence holed and corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2015 105,858 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

general corrosion to all underbody ,including rear axle and shock absorbers

rear panel corroded to excess ,not load bearing

slight fluid leaks on offside front and both rear shockabsorbers

Fail 17 Dec 2015 105,858 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)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn ,front brake pads low

general corrosion to all underbody ,including rear axle and shock absorbers

rear panel corroded to excess ,not load bearing

slight fluid leaks on offside front and both rear shockabsorbers

Pass 23 Dec 2014 99,018 miles

exhaust front pipe to centre section joint corroded and fractured(not insecure)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including front and rear chassis and inner rear sills

heavy corrosion to exhaust sections

light corrosion to all rear brake pipes

slight fluid leaks from offside front and both rear shock absorbers

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,590 miles

all coil springs corroded,

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

light corrosion to all underbody areas

offside sill corroded ,unable to assess due to sill trim covers fitted

slight fluid leaks from all shockabsorbers

fuel filter heavily corroded ,not yet leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2014 98,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all coil springs corroded,

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

light corrosion to all underbody areas

offside sill corroded ,unable to assess due to sill trim covers fitted

slight fluid leaks from all shockabsorbers

fuel filter heavily corroded ,not yet leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,125 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 89,780 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 89,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system coroded, oil on gearbox, steering rack damp, front tyres cracking in tread, fuel filter corroded, sills covered by plastic covers, slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,610 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 81,607 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front seat tilt button missing but still operates seat tilt

Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,269 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 71,241 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 71,241 miles

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

Front Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 59,806 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 59,806 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 43,580 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W349 LRA is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W349 LRA, 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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W349 LRA is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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