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YR55 XGT

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,153 mi
Last recorded51,153 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 XGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs surface reduced

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 48,878 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,579 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 36,695 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,007 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 30,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,086 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,783 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 XGT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YR55 XGT, 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 YR55 XGT registered?

YR55 XGT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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