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GU05 XJL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,854 mi
Last recorded89,854 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,854 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,961 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,309 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,736 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 71,684 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 65,905 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly perished

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,105 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 48,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,291 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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GU05 XJL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU05 XJL, 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 GU05 XJL registered?

GU05 XJL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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