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T23 TCX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,368 mi
Last recorded79,368 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 TCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 79,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 79,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 70,612 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 70,420 miles

Offside Front 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in both inner tie rods

Pass 6 May 2017 64,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded through but system still secure

Pass 14 May 2016 59,508 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Pass 9 May 2015 54,119 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge (blocking)

Pass 10 May 2014 43,275 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 32,129 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 May 2012 24,658 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 24,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 17,771 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,552 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,886 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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T23 TCX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T23 TCX, 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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T23 TCX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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