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EJ55 OGP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,575 mi
Last recorded64,575 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 OGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,575 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,546 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,103 miles

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

nail n/s rear tyre and starting to split inside wall

Fail 20 Oct 2015 54,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and spliting (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nail n/s rear tyre and starting to split inside wall

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,697 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,979 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing / o/s antiroll bar link bar rubbers starting to split / slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Sep 2013 45,977 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs and pads wearing / o/s antiroll bar link bar rubbers starting to split / slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,798 miles

All 4 tyres have ageing cracks and the n/s/f tyre has metal inside the tread pattern area.

Both front wiper blades are slightly worn.

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

N/S/R wheel bearing is niosey but not rough REQUIRES ATTENTION.

O/S/R tyre has cuts on the inside wall but no cord/ply could be seen at time of test.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jul 2012 41,697 miles

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

All 4 tyres have ageing cracks and the n/s/f tyre has metal inside the tread pattern area.

Both front wiper blades are slightly worn.

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

N/S/R wheel bearing is niosey but not rough REQUIRES ATTENTION.

O/S/R tyre has cuts on the inside wall but no cord/ply could be seen at time of test.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,328 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 36,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 36,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,726 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,820 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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EJ55 OGP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ55 OGP, 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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EJ55 OGP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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