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GL05 WBJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,124 mi
Last recorded110,124 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 110,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 106,996 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering uj has slight play

Vehicle structure corroded in areas

Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,747 miles

Both inner rack joints have play

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 104,744 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both inner rack joints have play

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,751 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 98,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 92,584 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,708 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 89,708 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 74,634 miles

Oil leak

service light is on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,696 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,560 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 54,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,034 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre perrished in tred

o/s rear tyre perrished in tred

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 WBJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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