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L17 EFB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 EFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,758 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

bonnet release handle adrift

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2017 93,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet release handle adrift

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2016 79,823 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lwr arms rear bushes started to pull out (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroding...discs worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

frt tyres worn inner shoulders also osr perishing inner sidewall

rear section exhaust bracket deteriorated but system still adequaetly supported

Fail 3 Sep 2016 79,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lwr arms rear bushes started to pull out (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroding...discs worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

frt tyres worn inner shoulders also osr perishing inner sidewall

rear section exhaust bracket deteriorated but system still adequaetly supported

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,870 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack joints have slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2015 64,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2014 59,510 miles

damage to front screen but not within drivers view of the road

offside front tyre deteriorated/cracks

Fail 28 Jun 2014 59,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to front screen but not within drivers view of the road

offside front tyre deteriorated/cracks

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,893 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine coolant level low

front brake discs worn/corroded

n/s/r tyre (inside edge) has cuts but ply or cords are not exposed

o/s/r tyre (inside edge) has cuts but ply or cords are not exposed

o/s/r wheel slight roughness when rotated

Fail 28 Jun 2012 46,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine coolant level low

front brake discs worn/corroded

n/s/r tyre (inside edge) has cuts but ply or cords are not exposed

o/s/r tyre (inside edge) has cuts but ply or cords are not exposed

o/s/r wheel slight roughness when rotated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,001 miles

front bumper broken

Fail 10 Nov 2009 26,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bumber broken

Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,800 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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L17 EFB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L17 EFB, 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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L17 EFB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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