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R73 JNW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,392 mi
Last recorded106,392 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 JNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 106,392 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat plate loose.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 106,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear tyres surface cracks on sidewalls.

heat plate loose on front exhaust.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 97,723 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exh rubbers deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2007 91,965 miles

Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,060 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BLOWING AT JOINTS

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODING

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

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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R73 JNW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R73 JNW, 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 R73 JNW registered?

R73 JNW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R73 JNW safe to buy?

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