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W349 SGE

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,896 mi
Last recorded80,896 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 SGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 80,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust mid box deteriorated

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear tyre cut on inside wall

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,878 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

both front flexy ferrules are corroded

both rear shockabsorbers are damp

front brake pads look low

n/s/r tyre inner side wall is heavily perished

Fail 14 Jun 2012 69,865 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake pads look low

both front brake discs are corroded

both front flexy ferrules are corroded

both rear shockabsorbers are damp

n/s/r tyre inner side wall is heavily perished

Pass 12 May 2011 68,520 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 60,229 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 60,225 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,466 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,463 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,426 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,425 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,496 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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W349 SGE is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W349 SGE, 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 SGE is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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