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X162 SAR

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,056 mi
Last recorded89,056 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX162 SAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 89,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,648 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both sides rear under body seals corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,984 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 87,241 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 87,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,041 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,746 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 72,987 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 67,394 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 62,399 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 58,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,266 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 53,734 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 50,709 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 45,444 miles

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

o/s/f side wall in poor condtion

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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X162 SAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X162 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.

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X162 SAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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