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RF05 JDJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,284 mi
Last recorded108,284 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 JDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,284 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 108,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged and o/s/f (frayed) (1.1.15 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 107,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 107,495 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 104,263 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 104,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 99,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 May 2015 99,003 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2014 95,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 95,934 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 84,898 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread 205/45r17W

Fail 29 May 2013 84,897 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread 205/45r17W

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge

both rear shock absorbers very slightly damp

play in nearside front inner wheel to steering rack

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2012 68,717 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

slight wear in steering rack

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge

both rear shock absorbers very slightly damp

play in nearside front inner wheel to steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,374 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINKS HAS SOME PLAY

Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,374 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINKS HAS SOME PLAY

Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,302 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,980 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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RF05 JDJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RF05 JDJ, 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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RF05 JDJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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