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W438 RGK

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,247 mi
Last recorded61,247 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 RGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 61,247 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 60,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 60,689 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,593 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has small cuts in inner side wall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 59,593 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has small cuts in inner side wall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,962 miles

Front tyres worn to limit

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,523 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)

Rear sills corroding.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,911 miles

both front tyres worn edges

front discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,141 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,297 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,402 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,854 miles

Front wiper system has a fault with it's parking position.Still able to park outside zones manually.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 46,854 miles

Front wiper system has a fault with it's parking position.Still able to park outside zones manually.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,757 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED JUST ACCEPTABLE,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid level slightly low

front wipers smearing

oil leak,level low,recommend attention

osf and nsr indicators pale just acceptable,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

signs of fluid on steering rack

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,545 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fluid on o/s steering rack gaiter

o/s/r tyre perishing & distorted - recommend replacement

plastic trims covering outer sills

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Aug 2006 34,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

fluid on o/s steering rack gaiter

o/s/r tyre perishing & distorted - recommend replacement

plastic trims covering outer sills

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play both rear wheel bearings

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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W438 RGK is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W438 RGK, 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 W438 RGK registered?

W438 RGK is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W438 RGK safe to buy?

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