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YB05 ZRC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 ZRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil warning lamp iluminated on tickover

Fail 28 Aug 2020

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil warning lamp iluminated on tickover

Pass 17 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,453 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 53,448 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear tyres x2 perished

Fail 30 Aug 2017 51,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake performance not tested brake pipes heavily corroded/thin (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear tyres x2 perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 47,477 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,477 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,243 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,882 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,488 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,418 miles

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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YB05 ZRC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YB05 ZRC, 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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YB05 ZRC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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