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R255 SLO

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,597 mi
Last recorded123,597 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 SLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 123,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

radiator leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2015 121,643 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 117,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 104,407 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 89,368 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,607 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,998 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,296 miles

slight perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 61,917 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 61,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 56,844 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,844 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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R255 SLO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R255 SLO, 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 R255 SLO registered?

R255 SLO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R255 SLO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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