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GJ54 UYL

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,470 mi
Last recorded68,470 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 UYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 68,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 68,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,126 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

Fail 19 Jan 2017 65,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing inner wheelarch on full lock (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine oil very low

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,460 miles

engine covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,631 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2014 52,631 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 45,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,767 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 41,767 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,408 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 33,397 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear silencer nearside mounting deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,469 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 21,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,099 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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GJ54 UYL is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 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 GJ54 UYL, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ54 UYL is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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