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RL05 WSJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,297 mi
Last recorded94,297 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 94,297 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer / pipe (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

boot not opening from outside

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,236 miles

exhaust rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Feb 2016 87,196 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)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

exhaust blows both sides of centre silencer (cracks) & at rear joint - close to limits

unable to test track rod ends for movement due to excessive movement in steering arms

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,729 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,097 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 70,093 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,301 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 62,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front brake disc are worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,376 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,408 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Feb 2009 31,408 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,347 miles

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

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

front brake pads 60% worn

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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RL05 WSJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL05 WSJ, 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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RL05 WSJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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