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P242 RNO

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,241 mi
Last recorded83,241 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 RNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 83,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 81,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 79,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut nearside front tyre sidewall

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2010 75,289 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 75,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,206 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 59,206 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,943 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 56,943 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,463 miles

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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P242 RNO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P242 RNO, 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 P242 RNO registered?

P242 RNO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P242 RNO safe to buy?

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