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W488 TLE

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,812 mi
Last recorded48,812 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 TLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 48,812 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 48,810 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,222 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front window not in function

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,711 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,575 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2011 19,575 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,408 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,292 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 14,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 5,750 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 5,749 miles

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

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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W488 TLE is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W488 TLE, 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 W488 TLE registered?

W488 TLE is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 May 2000.

Is W488 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 TLE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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