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W353 XUA

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,789 mi
Last recorded118,789 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 XUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2015 118,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front x-member corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear panel corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 110,081 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 110,081 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 99,495 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 99,495 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 93,127 miles

Both front headlight beam patterns slightly deteriorated

Both rear inner sills near trailing arm mountings slightly corroded

Corrosion around both rear coil spring upper chassis mountings

Engine noisey

Front lower cross member by front suspension mountings slightly corroded

N/s/r tyre perished / irregular tread wear

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

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,958 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,674 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 78,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 72,489 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Jan 2008 72,489 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2007 62,323 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 51,420 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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W353 XUA is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in White with a 1,598cc 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 W353 XUA, 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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W353 XUA is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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