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R14 BXE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,466 mi
Last recorded64,466 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 BXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on o/s front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake effort only just passed test

Fail 6 Jan 2022 64,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on o/s front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake effort only just passed test

Pass 23 Jan 2021 62,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on o/s front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,796 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake imbalance o/s rear

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,631 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 50,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,508 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,176 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 28,399 miles

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

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

bothsides rear tyres showing signs of cracking though tread

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,399 miles

bothsides rear tyres showing signs of cracking though tread

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,646 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,906 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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R14 BXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R14 BXE, 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 R14 BXE registered?

R14 BXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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