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GL05 HBB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,498 mi
Last recorded108,498 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 HBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 108,498 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine has oil leak and oil level low

Fail 14 Sep 2019 108,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine has oil leak and oil level low

Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,648 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 87,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall 205/50/16w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,509 miles

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

n\s\f tyre cracking badly

o\s\f tyre cracking badly

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2017 83,509 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n\s\f tyre cracking badly

o\s\f tyre cracking badly

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 73,849 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,582 miles

Slight exhaust leak from centre section

Pass 28 May 2014 64,393 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 64,393 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 57,074 miles

O/s/r brake pads getting low and signs of possible overheating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

slight exhaust blow from centre silencer

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,942 miles

Offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,753 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 33,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,299 miles

N/s side repeater lamp starting to mist up

signs of possible fuel leak from fuel filter ( stained)

Pass 8 May 2008 20,523 miles

Cracking in tread in all four tyres

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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GL05 HBB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL05 HBB, 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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GL05 HBB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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