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RK05 YXR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,437 mi
Last recorded87,437 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 YXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 87,437 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 87,437 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 83,182 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,716 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2012 69,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,177 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,093 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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RK05 YXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK05 YXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK05 YXR registered?

RK05 YXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RK05 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 YXR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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