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W488 TCR

2000 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,719 mi
Last recorded41,719 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Agila59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 TCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,719 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 41,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,879 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 37,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 35,882 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,436 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 32,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,929 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,507 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,306 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,680 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 12 Jun 2009 21,678 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 30 May 2008 20,229 miles

offside rear tyre side wall splitting

Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,773 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 17,197 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Agila?

Based on 1,052,565 MOT tests across 66,496 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
66,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,050
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,022
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,046
coil spring broken 8,358
position lamp(s) not working 7,416
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W488 TCR is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 59,677 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 Agila fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,050 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W488 TCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Agila typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W488 TCR registered?

W488 TCR is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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