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R422 NJW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,290 mi
Last recorded46,290 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 NJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 46,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear inner valence corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 46,101 miles

ns rear inner valance corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 45,880 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to rear valance

ns rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,706 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 45,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 45,565 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 45,493 miles

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

ns rear inner valance corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 45,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

ns rear inner valance corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,083 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,321 miles

rear valence corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,841 miles

os front tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,263 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,737 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,387 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,833 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,379 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,899 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,639 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,776 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,742 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 30,309 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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R422 NJW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R422 NJW, 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 R422 NJW registered?

R422 NJW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R422 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 NJW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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