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BN55 NTD

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,855 mi
Last recorded143,855 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 NTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 143,855 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 143,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 134,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Aug 2016 133,997 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,371 miles

Engine warning light on.

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken.

Rear tyres worn and perished in tread.

front brakes show slight inbalance

Fail 3 Mar 2015 115,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine warning light on.

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken.

Rear tyres worn and perished in tread.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,674 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 100,674 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,488 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 91,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,129 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 83,129 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 60,405 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 60,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,644 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BN55 NTD is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BN55 NTD, 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 BN55 NTD registered?

BN55 NTD is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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