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J13 NJM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,847 mi
Last recorded121,847 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 NJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,847 miles

Handdbrake effort only just met required limits.

Nearside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2022 115,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 108,482 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp broken.

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides rusty and tight in operation (1.1.15 (a))

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint.

Windscreen wipers not self parking correctly.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,630 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 106,626 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe corroded and broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 102,279 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED. N/S/F BRAKE BINDING.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 96,459 miles

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

wiper automatic parking fault

Fail 13 Sep 2018 96,449 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

wiper automatic parking fault

Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,376 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,555 miles

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

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)

exhaust corroded/weak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,426 miles

exhaust is corroded and blowing

timing chain is very noisey

Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,384 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded and blowing

timing chain is very noisey

Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,604 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 39,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,490 miles

exhaust sections are corroded and blowing

front tyres are perished and wearing uneven

Fail 21 Sep 2012 51,486 miles

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

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

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

exhaust sections are corroded and blowing

front tyres are perished and wearing uneven

Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,518 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 43,517 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,155 miles

front brake discs are worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,333 miles

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

rear bumper scuffed

Fail 15 Sep 2009 27,328 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,544 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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J13 NJM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J13 NJM, 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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J13 NJM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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