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R263 ATU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,222 mi
Last recorded84,222 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 ATU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2013 84,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,242 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 72,624 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2009 68,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f wing mirror slight damage

rear number plate has slight damage

Pass 6 Dec 2008 65,931 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007
Pass 7 Oct 2006 58,335 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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R263 ATU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R263 ATU, 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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How do I check the history of R263 ATU?

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What year was R263 ATU registered?

R263 ATU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R263 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 ATU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R263 ATU have outstanding finance?

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