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SJ55 BZN

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,392 mi
Last recorded69,392 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 BZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,011 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,437 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel filter vcorroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 57,595 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 57,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust cover insecure

fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,971 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 49,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,920 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 41,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,170 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,819 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,477 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front 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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SJ55 BZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ55 BZN, 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 SJ55 BZN registered?

SJ55 BZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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