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YE05 YJR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,025 mi
Last recorded118,025 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 YJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2020 118,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,724 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 111,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,497 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 102,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,858 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,365 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 73,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,835 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,923 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 59,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,388 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 44,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,573 miles

both rear tyres have minor cuts and cracks around tread none exposing ply or cord at time of test. both tyres are also unevenly worn.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,771 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread, no plies visible.

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 23,771 miles

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

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

Fuel filter damp with sticky fuel residue around seam. Not currently leaking.

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread, no plies visible.

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

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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YE05 YJR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YE05 YJR, 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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YE05 YJR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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