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R252 EUF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,520 mi
Last recorded133,520 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 EUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 133,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside headlight mount broken but headlight secure when bonnet is closed

surface rust around rear suspension

Pass 25 May 2013 114,699 miles

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

Oil leak

f/reg plate chipped .n/s/head light holder slightly cracked.under side slightly corroded

r/axel bushes poor condition

Pass 16 May 2012 100,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light indicates a fault

suspect slight power steering fluid leak at resevoir

Fail 14 May 2012 100,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

back plate on nearside rear wheel brake drum,damp

Fail 13 May 2011 89,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 89,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,164 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 80,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Air bag light on.

Battery insecure

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Both rear indicators fadeing.

Engine management light on.

Iratic idle.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 73,868 miles

offside headlight weak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,698 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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R252 EUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R252 EUF, 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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R252 EUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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