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WR55 OAZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,717 mi
Last recorded85,717 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 OAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,717 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 84,078 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,073 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 Rear tyre perishing & cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 79,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 Rear tyre perishing & cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,927 miles

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

Offside headlamp output slightly dull....

Rear handbrake effort only just passed....

Fail 16 Dec 2016 71,851 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface totaly deteriorated.... (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour faded amber bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak....petrol emissions not tested.... (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking SEVERE FUEL LEAK possibly very corroded and leaking 'fuel filter' near fuel tank.... (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside dip headlight output slightly dull....

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface deteriorated....Ref mot.... (3.5.1i)

Rear handbrake effort only just passed....

Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,806 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will be required with new pads.... (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

SEVERE oil leak.... possibly from oil pressure switch in cylinder head....

Pass 19 Dec 2014 57,689 miles

2 x front tyres worn inner shoulders / tread....205/50/16.

2 x front vented brake discs very worn....advise to replace....

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 57,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 x front tyres worn inner shoulders / tread....205/50/16.

2 x front vented brake discs very worn....advise to replace....

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,263 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 50,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,680 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 42,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,036 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 36,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,863 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 29,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 19,073 miles

offside near tyre cracking up

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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WR55 OAZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WR55 OAZ, 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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WR55 OAZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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