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M55 HLW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,858 mi
Last recorded87,858 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 HLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 87,858 miles

both front steering rack boots twisted

Fail 14 Sep 2019 87,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable frayed (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front steering rack boots twisted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,314 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ns corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 81,314 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working s/light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ns corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,626 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,714 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 65,714 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,210 miles

Exhaust centre box

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 1 Sep 2015 63,207 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Exhaust centre box

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 10 Sep 2014 57,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,711 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 51,711 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,852 miles

handbrake travel./ slight noise rear brakes./ n/s/f outercv gaiter loose on its housing but secure./

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,870 miles

front brake inbalance 13%./handbrake travel./ slight noise on rear brakes when applied on brake rollers,/ n/s/f/ outer cv gaiter loose on clips not insecure./ o/s/r tyre nail in it ./n/s/ r tyre perishing on tread./ o/s/f lower suspension rear bush w

Fail 12 Sep 2011 37,868 miles

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

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

front brake inbalance 13%./handbrake travel./ slight noise on rear brakes when applied on brake rollers,/ n/s/f/ outer cv gaiter loose on clips not insecure./ o/s/r tyre nail in it ./n/s/ r tyre perishing on tread./ o/s/f lower suspension rear bush w

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,573 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 29,573 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre and both front tyres startig to split and crack all round reccomend replace in near future

parking brake feel rough when applied in brake rollers reccomend full inspection of rear brakes

wipers smear slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,431 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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M55 HLW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M55 HLW, 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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M55 HLW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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