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X523 VCA

2000 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,680 mi
Last recorded96,680 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Tigra62,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 VCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,680 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 96,667 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible brocken (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back plate brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ABOVE COIL SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 REAR EXHAUST RUBBER NOT CONNECTED

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2016 95,035 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 95,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 77,568 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs badly coroaded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 50,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs badly coroaded

Pass 24 Jul 2010 47,142 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs poor con

Pass 18 Jul 2009 44,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,664 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 36,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres splitting between tread.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres splitting between tread.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,772 miles

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

n/s rear inner side lamp inop

Pass 23 Aug 2005 28,090 miles

rear exhaust silencer has loose a baffle.

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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X523 VCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X523 VCA, 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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X523 VCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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