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R254 EUM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,815 mi
Last recorded113,815 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 EUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 113,815 miles

n/s/r floor pan slightly corroded.

oil leak. (suspect rockor cover).

Pass 12 Jan 2008 105,970 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 105,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 103,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 100,183 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 100,183 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R254 EUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green 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 R254 EUM, 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 R254 EUM registered?

R254 EUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R254 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 EUM 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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