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W42 AHJ

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,680 mi
Last recorded103,680 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 AHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 103,680 miles

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

bodyshell corroded,unable to assess some areas due to covers,rear inner sills+n/s/r upper spring mount marginal

clutch faulty/dragging

front brake efforts distortion

front exhaust corroded

n/s mirror damaged/insecure

o/s steering rack leak

o/s track rod end worn/play

rear axle corroded

screen damage

Fail 16 Nov 2017 103,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim stone trapped between bead/tyre (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch area holed/corroded at/above prior repair (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed all round (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front brake efforts distortion

front exhaust corroded

n/s mirror damaged/insecure

n/s/r brake bind

o/s steering rack leak

o/s track rod end worn/play

rear axle corroded

screen damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

bodyshell corroded,unable to assess some areas due to covers,rear inner sills+n/s/r upper spring mount marginal

clutch faulty/dragging

Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,220 miles

corrosion to both front sills

front seat belts require manual aid

oil leak

rear view mirror damaged

small chip to front screen

Fail 18 Nov 2016 96,220 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WHEEL BEARING PLAY

centre exhaust section blowing

corrosion to both front sills

front pads wearing low

front seat belts require manual aid

oil leak

rear view mirror damaged

small chip to front screen

Offside Front tyre cut - outer face- adv- REPLACE!

Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,476 miles

serious engine oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,476 miles

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

serious engine oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 83,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 74,011 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,378 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 69,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,710 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,572 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,014 miles

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 26 Mar 2008 42,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,877 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 35,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,564 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 28,564 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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W42 AHJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W42 AHJ, 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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W42 AHJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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