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W398 TEO

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,208 mi
Last recorded113,208 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 TEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,208 miles

front crossmember corroded

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)

nearside and offside sills are corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 113,206 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

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

exhaust fouling on the rear axle

front crossmember corroded

nearside and offside sills are corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,039 miles

both sills are corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2013 81,037 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sills are corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,130 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust knocking on the floor

Fail 15 Oct 2012 56,078 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust knocking on the floor

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,759 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 45,759 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,181 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Apr 2010 35,516 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 17,797 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 17,447 miles

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

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,101 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 14,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,387 miles

all 4 tyres have cracking on side walls

Fail 10 Apr 2006 12,394 miles

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

unable to test emissioins due to exhaust leak

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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W398 TEO is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W398 TEO, 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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W398 TEO is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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