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VU55 LPV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,424 mi
Last recorded89,424 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 LPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

suspect nearside front inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,849 miles

Exhaust flexi worn, middle silencer slight blow

Front brake discs worn, nearside front inner pads low

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,928 miles

the rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,812 miles

the nsr tyre is cracking on the side walls

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,936 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 62,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,364 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,677 miles

Both front tyres right on the legal limit,recommend that they be changed and that the tracking be checked/adjusted.

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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VU55 LPV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU55 LPV, 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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What year was VU55 LPV registered?

VU55 LPV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is VU55 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 LPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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