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K155 RUU

1996 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,428 mi
Last recorded70,428 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigra83,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 RUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 70,428 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 70,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 70,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 70,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 70,295 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 70,229 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 70,004 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 69,761 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 69,761 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2017 69,405 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 68,905 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 68,322 miles

slight corrosion near side rear outer sill

Pass 8 May 2014 67,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under side of vehicle showin g signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2013 67,340 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

under side of vehicle showin g signs of corrosion

Pass 30 May 2012 66,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 66,281 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall/tread has deep cracks

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,774 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 65,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,239 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 64,021 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both o/s & n/s rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,095 miles

rear wiper blade worn † †plastic skirts on sills

Fail 4 Jan 2007 63,095 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade worn † †plastic skirts on sills

Pass 9 Jan 2006 62,166 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both head light aims slightly low †plastic skirts on sill †

oil leak

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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K155 RUU is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 83,753 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 K155 RUU, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K155 RUU is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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