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DY55 GWZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,861 mi
Last recorded45,861 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 GWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,340 miles

Front nearside+offside a.b.s rings heavily corroded but not broken and not indicating a a.b.s fault

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,940 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,757 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 35,757 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,145 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,489 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,532 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,076 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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DY55 GWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 DY55 GWZ, 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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What year was DY55 GWZ registered?

DY55 GWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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