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YJ54 DBM

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,741 mi
Last recorded68,741 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,741 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,132 miles

Centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear cracks in inner tyre wall

Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Front cracks in inner tyre wall

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor and corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear cracks in inner tyre wall

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,030 miles

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

Offside front tyre psi low. affecting brake rate of increase.

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,437 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 53,336 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,836 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,096 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,333 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 40,333 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,999 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 34,999 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,428 miles

Nearside 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 7 Oct 2008 21,133 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,601 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 15,601 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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YJ54 DBM is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 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 YJ54 DBM, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ54 DBM is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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