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X146 XCH

2001 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,699 mi
Last recorded61,699 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Tigra62,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX146 XCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,699 miles

o/s/f and n/s/front tyres worn on inside

Fail 24 Jan 2012 61,699 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/front tyres worn on inside

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,826 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 58,826 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear spoiler loose

Fail 2 Jun 2009 47,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,238 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 37,279 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 37,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Apr 2007 31,656 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,246 miles

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

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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X146 XCH is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 62,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X146 XCH, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X146 XCH is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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