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DF05 NRV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,617 mi
Last recorded77,617 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 NRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,617 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 77,617 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 77,546 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 77,534 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 73,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 65,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 65,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dangling from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre only 14 psi pressure

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

Pass 15 May 2015 56,861 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 56,861 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 51,076 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 51,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,065 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,245 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 39,238 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,348 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 30,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,148 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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DF05 NRV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DF05 NRV, 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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DF05 NRV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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