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R18 SLW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,057 mi
Last recorded103,057 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 SLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 103,057 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 103,057 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,495 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 90,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,603 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 74,603 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 61,844 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 61,844 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 48,623 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 48,623 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,703 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 21,703 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

slight knocking internally on steering rack body

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,494 miles

rear brakes need slight adjustment slight inbalance

Pass 19 May 2009 10,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,783 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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R18 SLW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue 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 R18 SLW, 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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What year was R18 SLW registered?

R18 SLW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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