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BG57 VPJ

2007 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,268 mi
Last recorded75,268 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Tigra51,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished and heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts/curb damage to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield over rear exhaust insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2020 75,261 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no water (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no water (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished and heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts/curb damage to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield over rear exhaust insecure

Pass 13 May 2019 66,400 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant level low

Fail 13 May 2019 66,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 31 May 2018 57,729 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 56,233 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 56,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,368 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 49,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,641 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 36,151 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear tyre perrishing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 36,085 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear tyre perrishing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,361 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,005 miles

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

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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BG57 VPJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 51,184 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 BG57 VPJ, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG57 VPJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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