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W503 TBO

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,666 mi
Last recorded85,666 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 TBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2016 85,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heavy corriosion tio rear shock absorber casings;negligible damping effect on near side.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak excessive ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,925 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,644 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

slight bind from both rear brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,474 miles

front of exhaust heavily corroded

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,393 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,538 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,538 miles

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

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

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

corrosion showing to vehicle structure

front pipe heat sheild rattling

n/s/r tyre showing signs of age

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,032 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,675 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 55,675 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,858 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 41,520 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 41,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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W503 TBO is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W503 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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W503 TBO is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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