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MH55 XZG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,443 mi
Last recorded101,443 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 101,443 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 101,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped across axle (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced holder not in lamp (4.5.4 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel nearside and offside (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 88,165 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,215 miles

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

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

o/s/f c.v joint noisey

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,855 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 68,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,302 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,470 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread + starting to perish - both rear tyres starting to crack + perish.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 44,420 miles

Offside Front 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre low on tread + starting to perish - both rear tyres starting to crack + perish.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,249 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 26,445 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,445 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 20,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,954 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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MH55 XZG 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 MH55 XZG, 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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MH55 XZG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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