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SG55 OWO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

93,964 mi
Last recorded93,964 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 OWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,964 miles

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 5 Sep 2016 93,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,400 miles

bonnet release mechanism deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 86,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release mechanism deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,965 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 80,965 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,669 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 63,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s rear light unit not water tight

Fail 19 May 2012 54,751 miles

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

WE HAVE REPLACED FRONT NUMBER PLATE SCREW

Pass 19 May 2012 54,751 miles

WE HAVE REPLACED FRONT NUMBER PLATE SCREW

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,421 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 42,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,254 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,622 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 31,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,028 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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SG55 OWO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SG55 OWO, 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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SG55 OWO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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