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LX55 RUC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,177 mi
Last recorded56,177 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 RUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,177 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 56,102 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,898 miles

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

Front brake discs are corroded and worn

Fail 31 Aug 2016 54,898 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs are corroded and worn

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 53,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs are corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,324 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 49,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 47,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 4,222 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 42,020 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 37,058 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,058 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,342 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,406 miles

offside front outer tyre wall damaged

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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LX55 RUC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX55 RUC, 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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LX55 RUC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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