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YY05 NTJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,370 mi
Last recorded46,370 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 NTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,370 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,305 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 44,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 41,506 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear caliper return spring missing

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

all 4 tyres cracking on edges

Fail 8 May 2018 41,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear caliper return spring missing

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

all 4 tyres cracking on edges

Pass 3 May 2017 39,901 miles

Nearside Rear caliper return spring missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2016 38,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper return spring missing.caliper operating ok

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

all 4 tyres cracking between treads & on edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2016 38,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper return spring missing.caliper operating ok

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

all 4 tyres cracking between treads & on edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 36,742 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r caliper return spring missing

Pass 22 May 2014 35,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s washer jet balls missing

n/s/r caliper return spring missing

Pass 8 May 2013 33,047 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 33,047 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2012 29,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 27,178 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 27,178 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 23,179 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 18,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,764 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 14,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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YY05 NTJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY05 NTJ, 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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YY05 NTJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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