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YR55 WEV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,855 mi
Last recorded89,855 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 WEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,855 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2016 89,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,598 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

O/S/F tyre cracked

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 85,594 miles

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

All brake pipes covered in grease

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

O/S/F tyre cracked

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,959 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,507 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM (STEEL) TOP BALL JOINT GAITER CLIP LOOSE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 11 Dec 2012 68,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

OFFSIDE CV JOINT DRY OF GREASE

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM (STEEL) TOP BALL JOINT GAITER CLIP LOOSE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,288 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED AND CORRODED ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE,SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPILT AT ENDS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 58,078 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED AND CORRODED ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE,SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPILT AT ENDS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,831 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 46,831 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,870 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 37,565 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,643 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 23,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,451 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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YR55 WEV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YR55 WEV, 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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YR55 WEV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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