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W489 TBO

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,366 mi
Last recorded41,366 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 TBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,366 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 41,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 40,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,559 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,905 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,198 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,995 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,626 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 31,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,744 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,963 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,856 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,041 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W489 TBO is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W489 TBO, 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 W489 TBO registered?

W489 TBO is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W489 TBO safe to buy?

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