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RN54 JYC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,976 mi
Last recorded144,976 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 JYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 143,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 142,169 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 142,167 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 140,655 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 140,654 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2016 136,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 135,216 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 133,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer support arm broken

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 28 Apr 2014 133,112 miles

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

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

Bonnet cable handle come away from fixings

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer support arm broken

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 5 Mar 2012 121,884 miles

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

slight movement in o/s inner rack arm joint

Fail 5 Mar 2012 121,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight movement in o/s inner rack arm joint

Pass 7 Mar 2011 111,730 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 111,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 101,475 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 93,372 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Slight steering rack play from both sides front

Fail 7 Mar 2009 93,372 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight steering rack play from both sides front

Pass 19 Jan 2008 69,148 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 69,148 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

steering rack has play n/s worse than o/s

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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RN54 JYC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RN54 JYC, 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 RN54 JYC registered?

RN54 JYC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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