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M700 LMS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,729 mi
Last recorded45,729 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 LMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 45,729 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [Offside/nearside rear.Tyres over 10 years old] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 44,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 44,457 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 43,124 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 43,124 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight knock when operating lock to lock.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 41,953 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 41,953 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 41,262 miles

Steering column has slight play.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 41,255 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer CV gator slight leak of grease.

Steering column has slight play.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV Gaiter slight leak of grease.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 38,691 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

Fail 9 Nov 2018 38,691 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nsf link has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 37,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 34,569 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,869 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,815 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,906 miles

Both the rear tyres are getting low at 2-3mm "205-50R-16 87v"

Only 1 of the 2 washer jets is working on the N/S washer jet!!

Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,007 miles

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

VSI states that this vehicle is a four seater, the vehicle was presented in convertable form. In this condition there is only one seat plus the driver.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,132 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,092 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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M700 LMS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M700 LMS, 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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M700 LMS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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