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J8 UBU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,266 mi
Last recorded62,266 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 UBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,266 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 62,241 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 52,488 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to offside front lower corner of bumper

offside wiper leaves a line

Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,193 miles

both rear tyre castleated on inner edges.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and on legal limit 1.6-2mm.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 45,193 miles

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

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

both rear tyre castleated on inner edges.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and on legal limit 1.6-2mm.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,456 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,012 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 29,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,606 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 24,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 20,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 20,311 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 UBU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J8 UBU, 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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J8 UBU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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