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Vauxhall Tigra

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,389 cc

R16 DAPMOT history

R16 DAP is a black petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

R16 DAP black Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Tigra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,348 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DAP was last recorded at 155,348 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 8,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,457 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,891 miles
Average per year
7,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,348 miles
  • 2025 – 146,457 miles
  • 2024 – 142,013 miles
  • 2023 – 136,805 miles
  • 2022 – 129,258 miles
  • 2021 – 120,044 miles
  • 2020 – 111,466 miles
  • 2019 – 99,319 miles
  • 2018 – 86,921 miles
  • 2017 – 78,191 miles
  • 2016 – 63,389 miles
  • 2015 – 58,754 miles
  • 2014 – 53,467 miles
  • 2013 – 48,030 miles
  • 2011 – 40,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,348 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront both inner rack arms have slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to rear flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,348 miles
    Test number
    831505041126
    • AdvisoryFront both inner rack arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail155,347 miles (+8,890)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,347 miles
    Test number
    724265844691
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both inner rack arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass146,457 miles (+4,444)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,457 miles
    Test number
    219267753653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass142,013 miles (+5,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,013 miles
    Test number
    204324887424
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass136,805 miles (+7,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,805 miles
    Test number
    578962242805
    • AdvisoryExhhaust in poor condition

  6. Pass129,258 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,258 miles
    Test number
    751217055320
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.5-3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail129,249 miles (+9,205)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,249 miles
    Test number
    652582817136
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding possible cable (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.5-3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass120,044 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,044 miles
    Test number
    189190545372
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight noise when wheel rotated possible wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail120,044 miles (+8,578)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,044 miles
    Test number
    178536851824
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight noise when wheel rotated possible wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass111,466 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,466 miles
    Test number
    265901034930
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 2mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  11. Fail111,466 miles (+12,147)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,466 miles
    Test number
    190038417540
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 2mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  12. Pass99,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    537295305492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,318 miles (+12,397)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,318 miles
    Test number
    318860382382
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass86,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,921 miles
    Test number
    771088184112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail86,920 miles (+8,729)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    128592582233
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass78,191 miles (+14,802)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    490464002771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,389 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,389 miles
    Test number
    389418517044
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail63,339 miles (+4,585)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,339 miles
    Test number
    871089008621
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    406496505063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,752 miles (+5,285)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,752 miles
    Test number
    398546705045
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass53,467 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    679133704075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,030 miles (+7,550)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,030 miles
    Test number
    419545413093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,480 miles
    Test number
    219886601160
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about R16 DAP

Does R16 DAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DAP is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 DAP?
The MOT on R16 DAP is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DAP done?
R16 DAP was recorded at 155,348 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,788 miles a year.
Has R16 DAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DAP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 DAP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 DAP find?
R16 DAP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front both inner rack arms have slight play; offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount.

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