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SH05 HRO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,010 mi
Last recorded109,010 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 HRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 109,010 miles

Front bumper damaged / cracked in places

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

car emits blue smoke under load

Fail 16 Feb 2018 109,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

car emits blue smoke under load

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,803 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 98,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 92,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,382 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 82,223 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyre sidewall are cracking (not deep enough to reach cord or ply)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,399 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

offside front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Fail 24 Nov 2011 74,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

offside front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,320 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 31 May 2011 73,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,758 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 68,512 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 68,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,022 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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SH05 HRO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH05 HRO, 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 SH05 HRO registered?

SH05 HRO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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