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AJ55 NVY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

124,973 mi
Last recorded124,973 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of fexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 121,016 miles

Oil leak from nearside of engine ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 121,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from nearside of engine ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 22 Sep 2016 119,033 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 22 Sep 2015 112,737 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 112,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 105,643 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 105,643 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 99,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,184 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 86,184 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 85,733 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 28 May 2012 85,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,150 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 79,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 79,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 73,282 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 64,987 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres are out of shape on rotation.

Fail 30 May 2009 64,658 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres are out of shape on rotation.

Offside front tyre sidewalls are damaged.

Oil level low.

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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AJ55 NVY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AJ55 NVY, 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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AJ55 NVY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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