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X242 LBO

2001 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Tigra62,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 LBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,525 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 83,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system is corroded/deteriorated

front exhaust heat shield is insecure

n/s front brake disc is worn , o/s front brake disc is badly worn and probably below minimum thickness

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,745 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,554 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,051 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wiper blades split

Hazard / indicator warning light symbol staying on dim

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,974 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside front seat belt going back in a bit slow

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,783 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 59,783 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,380 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 41,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear light lens unit cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,457 miles

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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X242 LBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X242 LBO, 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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X242 LBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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