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DY05 FRP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,290 mi
Last recorded105,290 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,290 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive centre box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,101 miles

All brake discs corroding and worn

Different size tyres fitted front to back.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 95,101 miles

All brake discs corroding and worn

Different size tyres fitted front to back.

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 86,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2015 86,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2014 79,714 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 70,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2013 70,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2012 59,969 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,970 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2010 39,969 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,911 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 31,911 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,780 miles

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

both front tyres split heavily at inner sidewalls

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

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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DY05 FRP 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 64.7%.

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 DY05 FRP, 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 DY05 FRP registered?

DY05 FRP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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