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RA05 WYC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,001 mi
Last recorded111,001 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 WYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,315 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,236 miles

play in n/s inner steering rack balljoint

Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in n/s inner steering rack balljoint

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,264 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Deep cuts to offside front tyre inner side wall

Nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,277 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,697 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,113 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

front discs in poor condition heavily worn

Fail 25 Sep 2012 53,112 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

front discs in poor condition heavily worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant level low

front discs worn, pads getting low

movement n/s inner rack joint

Fail 2 Sep 2011 43,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant level low

front discs worn, pads getting low

movement n/s inner rack joint

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,884 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 35,884 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 27,409 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,214 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 21,002 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RA05 WYC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RA05 WYC, 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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RA05 WYC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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