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W495 UCY

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,175 mi
Last recorded146,175 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 UCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 146,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 137,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 126,616 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 114,679 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 114,420 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 101,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2008 83,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 83,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 73,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 63,630 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 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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W495 UCY is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W495 UCY, 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 W495 UCY registered?

W495 UCY is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W495 UCY safe to buy?

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