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GCZ 3638

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,578 mi
Last recorded96,578 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 3638
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damage

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill , wing & step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 92,949 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damage

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill , wing & step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wing damage

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 88,637 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wing damage

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,225 miles

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

Nearside Front floor is slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear inner sill risers are slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 84,225 miles

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

Nearside Front floor is slightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear inner sill risers are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,273 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 77,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,011 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,030 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,081 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,362 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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GCZ 3638 is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 3638, 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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GCZ 3638 is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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