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RJ05 YRS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,289 mi
Last recorded80,289 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 YRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 80,289 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2017 80,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,785 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 72,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 59,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,261 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,116 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,316 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 44,914 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,914 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 40,359 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake pads low.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off-side c/v gaiter perished.

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,359 miles

Front brake pads low.

off-side c/v gaiter perished.

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,156 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,351 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 30,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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RJ05 YRS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ05 YRS, 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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RJ05 YRS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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