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OV55 HHE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,913 mi
Last recorded97,913 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 HHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 97,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

some play in n/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 92,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak Rocker Gasket ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,049 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 87,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,129 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,674 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,348 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,254 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,079 miles

n/s/r light cluster smashed but not showing white light to the raer

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,901 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,212 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,002 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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OV55 HHE 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 86.7%.

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 OV55 HHE, 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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OV55 HHE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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