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FN55 LLE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,219 mi
Last recorded120,219 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 LLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 120,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 120,215 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 120,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 106,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 97,025 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 97,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 May 2015 84,403 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 8 May 2015 84,403 miles

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

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 6 May 2014 73,253 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 73,253 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 67,274 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 67,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 60,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 54,910 miles

pads and discs worn

Fail 10 May 2011 54,910 miles

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

pads and discs worn

Pass 11 May 2010 48,211 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 42,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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)

discs worn

Pass 6 May 2009 42,639 miles

discs worn

Pass 12 May 2008 35,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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FN55 LLE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FN55 LLE, 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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FN55 LLE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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