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RF05 NLO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,266 mi
Last recorded103,266 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 NLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,266 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 103,265 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 102,928 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2019 102,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 94,998 miles

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

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,912 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 90,912 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front spare steel wheel fitted but same size tyre as other wheels on car

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 86,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front spare steel wheel fitted but same size tyre as other wheels on car

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 84,757 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Front rack ends have play

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 76,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,849 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen scratched

Fail 25 Feb 2013 63,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 51,108 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 31,579 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 23,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,252 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 NLO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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