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GL05 HBC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,163 mi
Last recorded64,163 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 HBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 39,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,703 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,855 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 36,528 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 36,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 35,659 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 9 May 2015 35,655 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 17 May 2014 33,246 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 31,154 miles

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

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

knock noise o/s/f area but found no play

n/s mirrior glass missing

Fail 13 May 2013 31,154 miles

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

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

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

knock noise o/s/f area but found no play

n/s mirrior glass missing

Pass 29 May 2012 30,105 miles

front pads and discs worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres heavily cracked

Fail 28 May 2012 30,105 miles

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

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres heavily cracked

front pads and discs worn

Pass 21 May 2011 28,284 miles

n/s and o/s front outer cv boots slightly insecure at housing. we advise they are re-secured a.s.a.p

Pass 15 May 2010 27,134 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 24,139 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,594 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)

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 HBC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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