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MW55 AGX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

90,542 mi
Last recorded90,542 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 AGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,542 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 90,541 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened at axle guide (3.5.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,488 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 90,488 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil light on + engine knocking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,240 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 83,240 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,288 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 72,288 miles

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

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

Coolant leak, a/freeze weak

Front wiper blades split.

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,540 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 61,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,405 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 45,405 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front pads low.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,075 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 34,075 miles

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

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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MW55 AGX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MW55 AGX, 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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MW55 AGX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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