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GCZ 1294

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 1294
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,682 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

sill covers

Fail 9 Jan 2014 74,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

sill covers

Pass 11 Jan 2013 69,775 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

various areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2013 69,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

various areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,145 miles

3 alloys 1 steel wheel fitted to vehicle at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

off side rear tyre tread pattern worn uneven

outter sill covers fitted

various other areas of vehicle has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2012 65,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

3 alloys 1 steel wheel fitted to vehicle at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

near side rear tyre perishing

off side rear tyre tread pattern worn uneven

outter sill covers fitted

various other areas of vehicle has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,245 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,802 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 58,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre pressure was 8 psi ? puncture?

Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,232 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 55,152 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 50,624 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 50,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,502 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 37,304 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 37,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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GCZ 1294 is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GCZ 1294, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCZ 1294 registered?

GCZ 1294 is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 1294 safe to buy?

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