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LG05 XBA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,906 mi
Last recorded78,906 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 XBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,906 miles

both front link rod dust covers deteriorating

engine had no oil in

nearside front tyre wearing

offside front tyre was flat

Fail 9 Aug 2018 78,906 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front link rod dust covers deteriorating

engine had no oil in

nearside front tyre wearing

offside front tyre was flat

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,204 miles

Centre box and pipe requires renewal

Nearside Rear Brake disc and inner pad poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2016 66,204 miles

Centre box and pipe requires renewal

Nearside Rear Brake disc and inner pad poor condition

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both ns & os (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,061 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,022 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 58,022 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2013 55,941 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 55,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,252 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet release cable faulty

Fail 28 Mar 2012 53,252 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet release cable faulty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,544 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,198 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,846 miles

front brake discs in poor condition,pads aprox half worn.

gear box appears to have a slight oil leak.

rear brake pads appear very low.

small stone chip in windscreen in front of driver.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,705 miles

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

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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LG05 XBA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LG05 XBA, 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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LG05 XBA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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