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SB55 GXP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,271 mi
Last recorded113,271 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 GXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 113,271 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,149 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 108,146 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 106,567 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 106,567 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 103,194 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 103,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 85,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,381 miles

Center section of exhaust slightly blowing

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 66,312 miles

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

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

Center section of exhaust slightly blowing

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2013 51,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,741 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Apr 2012 50,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,083 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,083 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 42,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 31,543 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 31,542 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,600 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 28,600 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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SB55 GXP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB55 GXP, 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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SB55 GXP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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