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DG55 LFN

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,642 mi
Last recorded83,642 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/50r16 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,171 miles

heat shield insecure..corrosion exhaust slight blow..front pads low

Fail 11 Oct 2016 76,161 miles

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

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

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

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

heat shield insecure..corrosion exhaust slight blow..front pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,199 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

f/n/s tyre badly worn on the edges

r/o/s brake pipe slightly corroded

slight exhaust leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 68,199 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

f/n/s tyre badly worn on the edges

r/o/s brake pipe slightly corroded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 64,562 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 64,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,983 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight steering knock/play in steering rack(not excess,op ok on test).

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,296 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 46,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,901 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,750 miles

"INNER TYRE WEAR" O/S FRONT.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,401 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre distorted

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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DG55 LFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DG55 LFN, 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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DG55 LFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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