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SJ05 GOC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,149 mi
Last recorded98,149 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 GOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 98,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts in wheel arch (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 97,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides,but clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 92,467 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 91,296 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 91,296 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,439 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 80,438 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,402 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

heat shield loose

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported

rear of front discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,627 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,625 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,793 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 27 Oct 2011 47,793 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,064 miles

offside front nearside front tie rod ends slight play at steering rack

offside rear nearside rear brake pads below half worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 38,989 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack tie arms

Pass 21 Feb 2009 28,436 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 20,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,131 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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SJ05 GOC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ05 GOC, 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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SJ05 GOC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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