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PN55 CYP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,983 mi
Last recorded101,983 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 CYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 101,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 92,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s floor support braces corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2021 84,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant bottle was empty, topped up

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front ABS ring corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe close to anti roll bar

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate light dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated/corroded

Rear o/s & n/s floor support braces corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,669 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 79,669 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 74,922 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 69,204 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,191 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,663 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 40,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,780 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,502 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 35,977 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 35,977 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,684 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,917 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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PN55 CYP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PN55 CYP, 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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PN55 CYP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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