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VN05 HJJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,796 mi
Last recorded80,796 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 HJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 80,796 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 80,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,663 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 77,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 69,228 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,327 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,267 miles

engine oil level low

offside and nearside rear tyres heavily perished

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 55,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil level low

offside and nearside rear tyres heavily perished

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 54,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level low

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,525 miles

engine oil level low

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,762 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,259 miles

engine oil level low

offside and nearside front tyres perished

slight play at steering universal joint

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,885 miles

centre exhaust corroded

slight wear at steering column universal joint

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,970 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 43,769 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,817 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 25,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VN05 HJJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VN05 HJJ, 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 VN05 HJJ registered?

VN05 HJJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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