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R946 JTW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,825 mi
Last recorded91,825 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 JTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 91,825 miles

Centre Front exhaust has slight corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,423 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 84,421 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 80,723 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,310 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,004 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 62,381 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 55,353 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,392 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,462 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,192 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 39,007 miles

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

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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R946 JTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R946 JTW, 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 R946 JTW registered?

R946 JTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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