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RN54 ULY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,302 mi
Last recorded90,302 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 ULY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,302 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,249 miles

corrosion to suspension components/subframes

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,905 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,089 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2015 81,089 miles

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

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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,287 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside of rack

Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight play in offside of rack

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center exhaust deteriated

o/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

slight movement in both front steering arms

Fail 3 Jun 2013 73,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center exhaust deteriated

o/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

slight movement in both front steering arms

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,955 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

chips in windscreen

movement in both front steering arms

Fail 18 Jun 2012 65,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

chips in windscreen

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads low

movement in both front steering arms

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,514 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

play in both steering arms

play in steering column

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,471 miles

both front brake discs pitted, corroded and worn

play in both steering arm ball joints

Pass 28 May 2009 34,746 miles

both front brake discs are pitted, corroded and worn

Fail 28 May 2009 34,746 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are pitted, corroded and worn

Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,823 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 21,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ULY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ULY, 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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RN54 ULY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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