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W379 MFT

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,184 mi
Last recorded96,184 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 MFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2014 96,184 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,897 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Fail 2 Mar 2013 91,890 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Mar 2012 88,369 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,267 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 86,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 79,629 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 79,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,136 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 73,136 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear exhaust near axle

Pass 7 Feb 2007 64,355 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 64,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,689 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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W379 MFT is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W379 MFT, 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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W379 MFT is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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