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OV05 HJE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,241 mi
Last recorded70,241 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 HJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,241 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,316 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 68,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning lamp damage (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lamp damage (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 66,521 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 64,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,776 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice on front wiper blades

engine oil level low

Fail 3 Jun 2014 55,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice on front wiper blades

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,394 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,206 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 26,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,775 miles

nsr tyre perishing between treads

osr tyre perishing between treads

Pass 6 Jun 2009 17,089 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 17,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,285 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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OV05 HJE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OV05 HJE, 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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OV05 HJE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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