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P55 MJW

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,831 mi
Last recorded35,831 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 MJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 35,831 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 35,590 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 35,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,014 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 34,492 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 34,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 33,497 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,445 miles

All coil springs corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres heavily perished (original)

front discs corroded on inner faces

front tyres have light perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,144 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cat slightly deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,133 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,642 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded middle section

Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,669 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted inside faces

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Mar 2011 25,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted inside faces

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,967 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 17,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,323 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,711 miles

tyres cracking between tread pattern

Fail 23 May 2007 11,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 11,666 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 11,122 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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P55 MJW is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P55 MJW, 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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P55 MJW is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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