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W228 GHL

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 GHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front jacking point started to rust

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills started to rust

off side door step started to rust

Fail 3 Oct 2016 86,837 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front jacking point started to rust

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills started to rust

off side door step started to rust

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,779 miles

plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,779 miles

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

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,121 miles

noise from cambelt area

plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 3 Oct 2014 83,118 miles

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

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

noise from cambelt area

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,864 miles

Exhaust system wearing thin

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

Nearside rear Tyre starting to crack in the treaded section of the tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2013 80,864 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system wearing thin

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

Nearside rear Tyre starting to crack in the treaded section of the tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,770 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 67,106 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 64,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres low

Pass 4 May 2010 64,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,745 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 60,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 55,911 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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W228 GHL is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W228 GHL, 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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W228 GHL is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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