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R301 NVN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,581 mi
Last recorded80,581 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 NVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2006 80,581 miles

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SLIGHT BULGE ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL WHICH MAY BE DUE TO STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF TYRE.

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 80,581 miles

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

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SLIGHT BULGE ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL WHICH MAY BE DUE TO STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF TYRE.

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 72,826 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 72,826 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R301 NVN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R301 NVN, 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 R301 NVN registered?

R301 NVN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R301 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 NVN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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