CarVerify

Free Car Check

X159 SAR

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,657 mi
Last recorded105,657 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 SAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,657 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both sides (3.5.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 105,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both sides (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 104,020 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 100,875 miles

both sides rear inner sills heavily corroded

both sides rear upper chassis coil spring mounts heavily corroded

offside rear tyre heavily perished with small splits to outer sidewall

Fail 13 May 2015 100,843 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides rear inner sills heavily corroded

both sides rear upper chassis coil spring mounts heavily corroded

exhaust centre section has small leak

offside rear tyre heavily perished with small splits to outer sidewall

Pass 13 May 2014 98,369 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner sill panels

slight corrosion to both rear spring mounting platforms

Fail 12 May 2014 98,359 miles

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

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)

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

slight corrosion to both rear inner sill panels

slight corrosion to both rear spring mounting platforms

Pass 23 May 2013 92,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 87,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 81,323 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 76,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 70,951 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 64,412 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 64,412 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 57,068 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 24 May 2007 57,068 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 24 May 2006 48,698 miles

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

nail in tyre

offside rear tyre starting to perish

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
Full Vauxhall Tigra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X159 SAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X159 SAR, 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

How do I check the history of X159 SAR?

You can check the full history of X159 SAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X159 SAR registered?

X159 SAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X159 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X159 SAR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X159 SAR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X159 SAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.