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X801 OBT

2001 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,717 mi
Last recorded73,717 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Tigra62,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX801 OBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,717 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 73,717 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,260 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,104 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 68,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,190 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 64,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust blowing at middle joint.

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and corroded.

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 60,507 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 55,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,343 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,815 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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X801 OBT is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X801 OBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X801 OBT registered?

X801 OBT is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X801 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X801 OBT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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