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OV05 HJG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,365 mi
Last recorded110,365 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 HJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 110,365 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated play in steering and knocking (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 110,365 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated play in steering and knocking (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 107,573 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 107,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 78,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jun 2013 64,352 miles

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

wiper blades are begining to streak the screen

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,404 miles

rear bumper os lower mount broken

Fail 26 Jun 2012 50,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bumper os lower mount broken

Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,688 miles

front discs worn.

Fail 18 Jun 2011 37,688 miles

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

front discs worn.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,832 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 31,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2009 26,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 26,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,873 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 HJG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 OV05 HJG, 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 HJG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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