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T55 GRR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,067 mi
Last recorded79,067 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 GRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 79,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 78,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower steering column coupling has slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,845 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 69,705 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 69,705 miles

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

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 60,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 50,233 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 50,233 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,339 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 32,135 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,605 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,398 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 15,980 miles

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

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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T55 GRR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver 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 T55 GRR, 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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T55 GRR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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