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RV55 SYU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,757 mi
Last recorded114,757 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 SYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 114,757 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 114,754 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,978 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 107,977 miles

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)

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,687 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 98,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,609 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n,s gearbox diff seal leaking oil.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 88,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n,s gearbox diff seal leaking oil.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,393 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2011 59,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,923 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 52,923 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,375 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 46,375 miles

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

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

nearside headlight adjusted

offside front brake binding

Pass 27 Sep 2008 38,603 miles

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

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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RV55 SYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 RV55 SYU, 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 RV55 SYU registered?

RV55 SYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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