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R212 TYA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,081 mi
Last recorded18,081 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 TYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 18,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 17,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 17,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 17,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 17,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 16,858 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 16,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,301 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 16,115 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 15,872 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 15,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 15,623 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 15,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,166 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 14,746 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,268 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,467 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,057 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,600 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 12,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 12,094 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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R212 TYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R212 TYA, 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 R212 TYA registered?

R212 TYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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