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W491 SCE

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,848 mi
Last recorded78,848 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 SCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,848 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 78,848 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,032 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 74,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,166 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,611 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,595 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 59,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,874 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 53,874 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,181 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 36,286 miles

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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W491 SCE is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue 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 W491 SCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W491 SCE registered?

W491 SCE is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W491 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 SCE 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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