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X479 AUT

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,708 mi
Last recorded101,708 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 AUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 101,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front crossmember corroded

heavy corrosion on n/s sill

rear inner sills corroded

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 101,708 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front crossmember corroded

heavy corrosion on n/s sill

rear inner sills corroded

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 93,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

heavy corrosion on front exhaust flange

o/s bottom ball joint cover split

Pass 28 Jan 2012 93,957 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy corrosion on front exhaust flange

o/s bottom ball joint cover split

Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,746 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front crossmember corroded

o/s sill corroded near seat belt

rear inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 79,049 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front crossmember corroded

heavy corrosion on front exhaust flange joint

slight oil leak from filler cap

some heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2009 74,389 miles

some heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2009 74,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f flexi hose ferrule corroded

some heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2008 68,560 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 68,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight uneven pedal under application

uneven wear on n/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2007 62,633 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,745 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 61,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X479 AUT is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X479 AUT, 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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What year was X479 AUT registered?

X479 AUT is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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