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R336 BNA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,543 mi
Last recorded57,543 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 BNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre heavy cracking

oil leaks

under body corroded in places

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,165 miles

both rear chassis corroded near rear coil springs but not excessively

both rear tyres tread low & in poor condition

front brake discs warped slightly

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 49,165 miles

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

both rear chassis corroded near rear coil springs but not excessively

both rear tyres tread low & in poor condition

front brake discs warped slightly

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,876 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,876 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack but not showing cords

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Aug 2009 42,409 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside wingmirror glass missing

Fail 31 Jul 2009 42,409 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside wingmirror glass missing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,145 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,762 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,631 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 28,418 miles

n/s/r mirror glass insecure

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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R336 BNA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R336 BNA, 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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R336 BNA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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