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LC55 WRX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,033 mi
Last recorded86,033 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 WRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 86,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 86,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,827 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 80,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,007 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre valves perishing

Fail 1 Dec 2017 76,006 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyre valves perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2017 73,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front + nearside rear tyres perishing

service brake only just met efficiency minimum limits

Fail 29 Jan 2016 70,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front + nearside rear tyres perishing

service brake only just met efficiency minimum limits

Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,366 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 55,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,900 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 44,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,904 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,393 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,464 miles

grease on n/s/f cv gaitor no sign of split

Pass 7 Jan 2009 10,900 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)

both front tyres are worn in side edges advise you have tracking checked.

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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LC55 WRX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC55 WRX, 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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LC55 WRX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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