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WR05 RBX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,682 mi
Last recorded81,682 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 RBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,682 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 81,682 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,759 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 65,840 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 65,840 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 59,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,422 miles

nearside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,546 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 39,546 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,190 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 31,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WR05 RBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR05 RBX, 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 WR05 RBX registered?

WR05 RBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is WR05 RBX safe to buy?

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