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X285 VYD

2001 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,265 mi
Last recorded80,265 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Tigra62,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 VYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,265 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 77,404 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses are rusty on ends.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

the engine oil level is low.

the underbody is rusty in places.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,404 miles

both front brake hoses are rusty on ends.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

the engine oil level is low.

the underbody is rusty in places.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,216 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

spare wheel missing

Fail 5 Apr 2012 70,075 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,811 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,224 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 60,224 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Apr 2009 55,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,632 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,593 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 45,593 miles

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

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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X285 VYD 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 64.3%.

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 X285 VYD, 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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What year was X285 VYD registered?

X285 VYD is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 February 2001.

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