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DY05 NJE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,643 mi
Last recorded103,643 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 NJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 103,643 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES POOR CONDITION

HEAVY PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS

STEERING ROUGH IN OPERATION

Fail 14 Aug 2019 103,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES POOR CONDITION

HEAVY PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS

STEERING ROUGH IN OPERATION

Pass 7 Jul 2018 100,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

permissible wear at steering wheel

various suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2018 100,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

permissible wear at steering wheel

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,019 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 86,019 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,614 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,633 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,707 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,691 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,980 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,980 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,384 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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DY05 NJE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJE, 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 NJE registered?

DY05 NJE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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