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RV05 UPO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,993 mi
Last recorded84,993 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,034 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 79,962 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,887 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,278 miles

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

front brake discs heavilly pitted no judder at time of test

Pass 28 May 2014 72,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brakediscs badly corroded on inside edge

Fail 27 May 2014 72,144 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brakediscs badly corroded on inside edge

Pass 31 May 2013 65,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre ex box slight leak

front discs pitting

front tyres wear on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 57,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,765 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 49,765 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,982 miles

both sides inner rack arm joints play

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,524 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 23,307 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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RV05 UPO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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