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FN55 RVP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,972 mi
Last recorded75,972 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,972 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,036 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 67,036 miles

Engine management light on

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,896 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both near and off side have corrosion going into ferruls (3.6.B.2c)

Front both wheels have very slight binding

Fail 26 Nov 2015 52,896 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both near and off side have corrosion going into ferruls (3.6.B.2c)

Front both wheels have very slight binding

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,191 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 46,236 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 44,569 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre & perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,569 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre & perished

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,621 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,156 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,374 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 29,374 miles

Offside Outer 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 12 Oct 2009 25,254 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 25,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,934 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)

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 RVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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