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AP05 ELC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,309 mi
Last recorded115,309 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 ELC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 115,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 115,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,460 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 110,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,749 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 101,749 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,322 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 91,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,855 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,168 miles

ALL tyres are cracked and pearished.

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,168 miles

ALL tyres are cracked and pearished.

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,855 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 49,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,571 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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AP05 ELC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 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 AP05 ELC, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP05 ELC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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