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RV05 HHM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,665 mi
Last recorded109,665 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 HHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 109,665 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 109,665 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 100,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,012 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 94,012 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,210 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 90,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside slightly ()

Fail 20 Aug 2021 90,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 86,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 84,022 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,681 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 81,680 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 75,975 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 70,411 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 70,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,080 miles

Front screen damaged across lower edge below view of road

coolant leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in front screen not affecting the view of the road

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,523 miles

crack in front screen not affecting the view of the road

Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,844 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 63,844 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,774 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,181 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 53,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,307 miles

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,424 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 32,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 27,476 miles

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

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

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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RV05 HHM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV05 HHM, 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 RV05 HHM registered?

RV05 HHM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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