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FN55 RFO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,968 mi
Last recorded87,968 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 RFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 87,968 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,375 miles

slight wear and corrosion front discs

slight wear offside front lower ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,363 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,772 miles

front discs and pads wearing

slight play in rack

Fail 5 Aug 2014 56,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads wearing

slight play in rack

Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,692 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,149 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,029 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 20,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,522 miles

small cut in near side front tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2010 17,522 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

small cut in near side front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 9,168 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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FN55 RFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc 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 FN55 RFO, 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 RFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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