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T26 CUT

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,439 mi
Last recorded86,439 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 CUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 86,439 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake low

bonnet release handle dammaged

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,245 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 86,242 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake performance limits

Fail 15 Jun 2018 85,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake performance limits

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,719 miles

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

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

handbrake brake on limits 16 %

Fail 25 Apr 2017 80,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

handbrake brake on limits 16 %

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,913 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

park brake low16%

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,884 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear axle beam corroding

advise slight front brake application variance

Fail 29 Apr 2014 65,126 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear axle beam corroding

advise slight front brake application variance

Pass 9 Mar 2013 52,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 48,472 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

advise slight rear brake application variance

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,885 miles

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

advise rear brake application variance

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,047 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 23,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,856 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,842 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 15,842 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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T26 CUT 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 61.9%.

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 T26 CUT, 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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T26 CUT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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