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X837 YRA

2001 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,032 mi
Last recorded87,032 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Tigra62,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX837 YRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,032 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody corrosion

wipers lightly smearing

Fail 12 Feb 2013 87,032 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody corrosion

wipers lightly smearing

Fail 7 Feb 2013 87,032 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody corrosion

wipers lightly smearing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,640 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 82,640 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2011 79,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 79,471 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,887 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,266 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 69,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,234 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front number plate slight de-laminating

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 59,228 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)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front number plate slight de-laminating

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 52,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,866 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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X837 YRA is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X837 YRA, 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 X837 YRA registered?

X837 YRA is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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