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DR55 DRM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

50,423 mi
Last recorded50,423 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR55 DRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 50,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 50,422 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 47,818 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 47,818 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 44,069 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 44,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 40,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,808 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,717 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 34,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 34,573 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 32,468 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 29,795 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 29,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 29,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 28,170 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 26,651 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 26,651 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,459 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 21,469 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 21,469 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 19,023 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 16,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 13,586 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 13,584 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 13,571 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 11,030 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 11,030 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 8,827 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 7,156 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT BOOT SPLIT

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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DR55 DRM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DR55 DRM, 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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DR55 DRM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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