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RF55 SHV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,208 mi
Last recorded114,208 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 SHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 114,208 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 114,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 114,162 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 114,161 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,626 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,527 miles

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

Nearside Front steering inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,138 miles

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

Nearside inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,829 miles

NEARSIDE INNER TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Fail 15 Oct 2015 80,829 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NEARSIDE INNER TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Jan 2015 75,277 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 75,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 61,615 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,232 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2013 56,171 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/R Tyre Has Cracks On Outer Edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 49,725 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,458 miles

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

Front number plate cracked/damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,303 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 21,303 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2008 16,306 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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RF55 SHV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF55 SHV, 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 RF55 SHV registered?

RF55 SHV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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