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LJ55 EYU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,733 mi
Last recorded84,733 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 EYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 84,733 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT DAMAGE

Rear BUMPER DAMAGE

Pass 16 Mar 2019 82,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Bothside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 82,677 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Bothside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,709 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,529 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,575 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 57,071 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,865 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 41,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,671 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,611 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,612 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 28,400 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,763 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 23,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LJ55 EYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ55 EYU, 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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LJ55 EYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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