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X78 WSG

2001 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,300 mi
Last recorded107,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Tigra62,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 WSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 107,300 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 107,294 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 2 Feb 2011 99,742 miles

corrssion on both outersills

front tyres worn on inside edges

offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2011 99,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrssion on both outersills

front tyres worn on inside edges

offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,284 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 92,284 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,809 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 80,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 73,919 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 59,960 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 59,960 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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X78 WSG is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X78 WSG, 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 X78 WSG registered?

X78 WSG is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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