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R220 NRN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,354 mi
Last recorded57,354 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 NRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 57,354 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 57,354 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 56,375 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,158 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 54,148 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,230 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 52,230 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,166 miles

Oil leak GEARBOX SIDE ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,545 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,673 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,046 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 41,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,986 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,816 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 39,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,557 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,025 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 32,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,085 miles

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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R220 NRN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R220 NRN, 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 R220 NRN registered?

R220 NRN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R220 NRN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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