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FP55 LJN

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,830 mi
Last recorded57,830 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 LJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,830 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,609 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,356 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 36,356 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,917 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 31,664 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,664 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,089 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,798 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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FP55 LJN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP55 LJN, 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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What year was FP55 LJN registered?

FP55 LJN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 December 2005.

Is FP55 LJN safe to buy?

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