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GP05 RJP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,291 mi
Last recorded94,291 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 RJP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 94,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,304 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 79,604 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 79,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 75,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2023 75,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 74,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is cracked

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,849 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 63,343 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 61,137 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2018 61,137 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,229 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,130 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,342 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,414 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge and inner sidewall damaged

wipers split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,303 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 29 Mar 2011 28,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,903 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,516 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,327 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,885 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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GP05 RJP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GP05 RJP, 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 GP05 RJP registered?

GP05 RJP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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