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X718 AGU

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,718 mi
Last recorded89,718 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 AGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,869 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

bonnet pull stiff

oil leak

play in offside steering inner tie rod

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2016 70,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

all tyres starting to perish

bonnet pull stiff

oil leak

play in offside steering inner tie rod

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,755 miles

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

front registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil residue around the power steering rack

steering tie rods have play

Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,755 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left nearside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too far to the left offside (1.8)

Headlamp insecure nearside (1.7.3)

front registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil residue around the power steering rack

steering tie rods have play

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,025 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 61,023 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,252 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,161 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,383 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 57,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,999 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,008 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 52,978 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,071 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,656 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2007 49,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,718 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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X718 AGU is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X718 AGU, 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 X718 AGU registered?

X718 AGU is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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