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LG55 YZJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,994 mi
Last recorded72,994 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 YZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,994 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n\s outer (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 72,994 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n\s and o\s front top joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n\s and o\s (8.2.2)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened n\s and o\s on rear axle (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n\s outer (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,567 miles

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Feb 2017 64,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,806 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,720 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,994 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 46,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,650 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,727 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 34,485 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all four tyres wearing close to legal limit

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,274 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 23,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,637 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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LG55 YZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LG55 YZJ, 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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LG55 YZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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