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W359 JSG

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,231 mi
Last recorded74,231 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 JSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,231 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r arch corroding

rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear valance corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,729 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre has cracks on side wall

Fail 13 Mar 2013 72,729 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre has cracks on side wall

Fail 8 Mar 2013 72,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre has a deep cut to inner sidewall but not enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,598 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,685 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 72,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 67,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2011 67,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 64,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,738 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 52,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 44,802 miles

both front discs some corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,064 miles

front exhaust mpipe cover loose/rattling

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded(inner)

offside rear wheel bearing ,slight movement

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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W359 JSG is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W359 JSG, 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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W359 JSG is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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