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VN55 OKM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,818 mi
Last recorded99,818 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 OKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 99,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 89,196 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,807 miles

both front tyres cut but not showing chords

o/s bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2016 78,807 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres cut but not showing chords

o/s bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,053 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,243 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 59,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,339 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,391 miles

Heavy wear to front brake disc's

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,245 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 26,174 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,683 miles

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

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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VN55 OKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN55 OKM, 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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VN55 OKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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