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J8 CFY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,605 mi
Last recorded61,605 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 CFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 61,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 54,186 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 54,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 45,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald - in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,121 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 28,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 18,218 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limits

Pass 16 Apr 2018 13,848 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 13,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 13,105 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 12,561 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 12,549 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,497 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 10,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 9,726 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 9,081 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 8,428 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 7,493 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 6,153 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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J8 CFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J8 CFY, 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 J8 CFY registered?

J8 CFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is J8 CFY safe to buy?

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