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SJ05 SNJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,746 mi
Last recorded98,746 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 SNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 98,746 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 98,746 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 90,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,106 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box support mounts corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,577 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,619 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,631 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 52,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 41,984 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,698 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,783 miles

Play in N/S track rod inner joint.

Stain on fuel filter

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,189 miles

N/S/F - Brake Disc Slight Corrosion Outer Face And Inner Face

O/S/F Brake Disc Inner Face Slight Corrosion

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 SNJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ05 SNJ, 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 SNJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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