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OE05 HHJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,934 mi
Last recorded68,934 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 HHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2022 68,934 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 66,403 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,965 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,531 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 63,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tearing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,882 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 48,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,202 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2013 41,196 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,247 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,864 miles

offside rear tyre perished in tread area

Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,516 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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OE05 HHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE05 HHJ, 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 OE05 HHJ registered?

OE05 HHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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