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W38 ABW

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,462 mi
Last recorded146,462 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 ABW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 146,462 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 146,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 90,273 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 90,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 87,108 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2010 87,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2009 78,330 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 70,214 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 83,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 83,123 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 54,055 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 43,448 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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W38 ABW is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 W38 ABW, 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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What year was W38 ABW registered?

W38 ABW is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W38 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 ABW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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