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R150 VAU

1997 Vauxhall Tigr

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,984 mi
Last recorded70,984 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigr83,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 VAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 70,984 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 70,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,233 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,736 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 64,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 60,538 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigr?

Based on 1,917 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
6,054
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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R150 VAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigr in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 83,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R150 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R150 VAU registered?

R150 VAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R150 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 VAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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