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GL55 JWX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,213 mi
Last recorded74,213 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 JWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 74,213 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 74,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2019 73,749 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 73,725 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 73,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 72,699 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 70,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 10 Jun 2014 69,851 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,414 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 68,414 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,407 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Dec 2011 63,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 31 Dec 2011 63,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,624 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is cracked around the centre tread

offside rear tyre is cracked around the centre tread

Fail 29 Dec 2009 48,293 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is cracked around the centre tread

offside rear tyre is cracked around the centre tread

Fail 30 Dec 2008 36,883 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,883 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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GL55 JWX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GL55 JWX, 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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GL55 JWX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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