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S66 AMX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,634 mi
Last recorded102,634 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 AMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,634 miles

Front and rear axles fitted with different size tyres.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 102,634 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,942 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre cut but not exposing any reinforcements

offside front tyre scrubbing on the inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2012 90,942 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre cut but not exposing any reinforcements

offside front tyre scrubbing on the inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2011 86,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 72,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 63,490 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 63,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S66 AMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S66 AMX, 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 S66 AMX registered?

S66 AMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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