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R250 SAU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,686 mi
Last recorded153,686 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 SAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 153,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 145,954 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 145,916 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 138,116 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2007 138,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 128,891 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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R250 SAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R250 SAU, 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 R250 SAU registered?

R250 SAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R250 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 SAU 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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