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HG05 JFO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,152 mi
Last recorded87,152 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 JFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,152 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 87,138 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,625 miles

oil leak

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2014 72,554 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,864 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 59,818 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,019 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 47,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body damage to offside

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2010 26,490 miles

n/*s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2010 26,490 miles

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

n/*s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,551 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on outside wall-cord not exposed

offside and nearside front tyres cracked on tread-cord not exposed

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked on tread-cord not exposed

parking brake close to reaching no reserve

Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,502 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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HG05 JFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HG05 JFO, 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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HG05 JFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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