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DE55 GJX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,311 mi
Last recorded80,311 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,311 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 80,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,743 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 79,739 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy on full lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,704 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges and cracked

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 78,704 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges and cracked

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,162 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges,perishing and wearing low

Fail 23 Aug 2016 73,162 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing on edges,perishing and wearing low

Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,430 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 57,286 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 50,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,821 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 33,531 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 33,250 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,471 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,229 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 19,229 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,106 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 15,007 miles

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

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

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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DE55 GJX 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 57.1%.

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 DE55 GJX, 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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DE55 GJX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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