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Vauxhall Tigra

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,364 cc

R121 JRDMOT history

R121 JRD is a red petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

R121 JRD red Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Tigra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,296 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R121 JRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R121 JRD was last recorded at 62,296 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 5,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2023: 52,335 miles, lower than 52,503 miles on 9 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,806 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,490 miles
Average per year
3,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,296 miles
  • 2024 – 56,806 miles
  • 2023 – 52,335 miles
  • 2022 – 47,861 miles
  • 2021 – 43,972 miles
  • 2020 – 41,438 miles
  • 2019 – 40,207 miles
  • 2017 – 39,112 miles
  • 2016 – 36,189 miles
  • 2015 – 32,081 miles
  • 2014 – 28,518 miles
  • 2013 – 23,266 miles
  • 2012 – 18,359 miles
  • 2010 – 12,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,296 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Em light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nsf osf nsr osr centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,296 miles (+5,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,296 miles
    Test number
    554707191711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass56,806 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,806 miles
    Test number
    668916135979
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nsf osf nsr osr centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail56,805 miles (+4,470)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,805 miles
    Test number
    254049326603
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nsf osf nsr osr centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass52,335 miles (-168)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,335 miles
    Test number
    658660539691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,503 miles (+4,642)8 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,503 miles
    Test number
    851736343242
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box replaced with pipe
    • AdvisoryUnderbody partially undersealed
  6. Pass47,861 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,861 miles
    Test number
    540998626265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Fail47,861 miles (+3,889)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,861 miles
    Test number
    304701862241
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Pass43,972 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    953112263701
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail43,971 miles (+2,533)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    221639865295
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass41,438 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,438 miles
    Test number
    310572067920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has small cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded
  11. Pass41,119 miles (+912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,119 miles
    Test number
    201185163676
    • AdvisoryEm light on
  12. Pass40,207 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,207 miles
    Test number
    250348176684
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEm light on
  13. Fail40,206 miles (+1,094)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,206 miles
    Test number
    175142988621
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEm light on
  14. Pass39,112 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,112 miles
    Test number
    397210444343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,098 miles (+770)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,098 miles
    Test number
    949156911391
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass38,328 miles (+2,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,328 miles
    Test number
    205798210839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindow screen cracked
  17. Pass36,189 miles (+4,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,189 miles
    Test number
    501898005048
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking nearside 130 offside 100 (3.7.B.5b)
  18. Pass32,081 miles (+3,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,081 miles
    Test number
    799986105097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass28,518 miles (+5,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,518 miles
    Test number
    795804114034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass23,266 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,266 miles
    Test number
    165194313474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail23,222 miles (+4,863)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,222 miles
    Test number
    596178803045
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass18,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,359 miles
    Test number
    147353612497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,352 miles (+5,816)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,352 miles
    Test number
    108113612021
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  24. Pass12,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,536 miles
    Test number
    712529770208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R121 JRD

Does R121 JRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R121 JRD is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R121 JRD?
The MOT on R121 JRD is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R121 JRD done?
R121 JRD was recorded at 62,296 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
Has R121 JRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R121 JRD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on R121 JRD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R121 JRD find?
R121 JRD passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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