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DG05 XPR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,868 mi
Last recorded84,868 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 84,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,683 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 75,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,672 miles

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

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 66,672 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,154 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 53,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 56,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both steering arms worn

rear tyres cracking on side walls

service lamp on dash

Fail 25 Jun 2013 48,277 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both steering arms worn

rear tyres cracking on side walls

rear tyres cracking on side walls

service lamp on dash

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,786 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 35,776 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres cracing in tread

service lamp on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,498 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,859 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,096 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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DG05 XPR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,364cc 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 DG05 XPR, 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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DG05 XPR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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