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RJ55 YJP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,809 mi
Last recorded90,809 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YJP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 90,809 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (Offside&Nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention required worn on edge also cracking 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,484 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 84,048 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 77,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 77,179 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,607 miles

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

bad engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2017 67,606 miles

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

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

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,479 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 59,477 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 57,815 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perished. Att soon

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge. Att soon

Exhaust corroded

Offside front indicator faded

Fail 5 Sep 2015 57,813 miles

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

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perished. Att soon

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge. Att soon

Exhaust corroded

Offside front indicator faded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 53,376 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front outer cv gaitors starting to perish

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,223 miles

uneven wear both front tyre treads

Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,164 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perished

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,535 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevenly (been on front?)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 36,535 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly (been on front?)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,841 miles

Slight movement in both front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,805 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 24,805 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2008 19,104 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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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RJ55 YJP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ55 YJP, 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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RJ55 YJP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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