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EA05 HJC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,337 mi
Last recorded68,337 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 68,337 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 68,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 67,686 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 67,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges(tracking needs checking)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 65,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 65,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 62,717 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 58,851 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 58,825 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012
Pass 27 May 2011 51,646 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 51,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 48,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear ryte cracking between tread and wearing low on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2010 48,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear ryte cracking between tread and wearing low on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2009 44,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2009 44,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 40,056 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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EA05 HJC 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 EA05 HJC, 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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EA05 HJC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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