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W396 KAU

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,983 mi
Last recorded86,983 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 KAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 89,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,085 miles

Battery insecure

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

unable to see conditon of rear brakes

unable to to see full condition of outer sills

Fail 13 Jul 2010 81,085 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

unable to see conditon of rear brakes

unable to to see full condition of outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,365 miles

Front tyre's are of a different size to the rear

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,483 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE. †REAR TYRES ARE A DIFFRENT SIZE TO THE FRONT.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,661 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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W396 KAU is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W396 KAU, 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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W396 KAU is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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