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MV55 JBY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,154 mi
Last recorded72,154 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 JBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,154 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened going through guides (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened going through guides (3.5.1b)

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,616 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 63,153 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 20 Oct 2012 59,290 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,301 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 55,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 27,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 11,716 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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MV55 JBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MV55 JBY, 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 MV55 JBY registered?

MV55 JBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is MV55 JBY safe to buy?

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