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W395 RSB

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

134,111 mi
Last recorded134,111 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW395 RSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 134,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear n/s and o/s brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

previous welding repairs coated in underseal

Fail 3 May 2014 134,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear n/s and o/s brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

previous welding repairs coated in underseal

Fail 2 May 2014 134,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f body work damage

n/s/r wheel arch heavily corroded

o/s head lamp slightly damaged

sill covers fitted

underside surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2013 128,871 miles

both front brake discs inner faces corroded advise renewal

both front outer sills corroded but unable to check properly because body kit fitted

heavy oil leaks from engine

offside front chassis outrigger heavily corroded

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge advise renewal

possible fuel leak from fuel tank when above the haslf tank seam

Fail 27 Mar 2013 128,871 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both front brake discs inner faces corroded advise renewal

both front outer sills corroded but unable to check properly because body kit fitted

heavy oil leaks from engine

offside front chassis outrigger heavily corroded

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge advise renewal

possible fuel leak from fuel tank when above the haslf tank seam

Pass 12 Mar 2012 119,840 miles

brakes discs corroded/nsfront tyre low tread

Fail 8 Mar 2012 119,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

brakes discs corroded/nsfront tyre low tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 109,310 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 109,291 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 106,270 miles

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

both front disk inner faces corroded

front exhaust corroded at flange

n/s/f bumper cracked but no sharp edges at this time

n/s/r shocker slightly leaking

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

oil leak at engine

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Mar 2010 105,941 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 102,792 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 102,774 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 95,716 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 89,028 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 88,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 77,339 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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W395 RSB is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W395 RSB, 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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W395 RSB is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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