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X838 AUT

2001 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,307 mi
Last recorded122,307 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Tigra62,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 AUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 122,307 miles

Engine management light staying on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrision on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2015 122,299 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light staying on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrision on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 May 2013 117,603 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 117,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,560 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 115,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,850 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Fail 24 Mar 2011 109,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,961 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread low inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2010 103,961 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front tyre tread low inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2009 103,727 miles

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

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 Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

condensation in both headlamps

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 100,227 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 100,227 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 3 Dec 2007 95,184 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 91,122 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 91,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 88,161 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 88,161 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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X838 AUT is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X838 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 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 X838 AUT registered?

X838 AUT is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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