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DCZ 8228

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,302 mi
Last recorded90,302 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 8228
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2011 90,302 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine over heating

Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,499 miles

oil leaks

oil low in engine

Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,498 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

oil leaks

oil low in engine

Pass 28 Aug 2008 71,982 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 71,979 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 71,966 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,916 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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DCZ 8228 is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 DCZ 8228, 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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What year was DCZ 8228 registered?

DCZ 8228 is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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