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R176 JNA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 15980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,554 mi
Last recorded99,554 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 JNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine15,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 99,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre misshapped

Fail 21 May 2012 99,554 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre misshapped

Pass 17 May 2011 99,554 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 99,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 98,387 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 98,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 95,252 miles

n/s/f headlight cracked not effecting pattern

Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 84,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,781 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer weak

Fail 17 Jul 2006 70,781 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear silencer weak

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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R176 JNA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 15,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 79,155 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 R176 JNA, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R176 JNA registered?

R176 JNA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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