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R269 SET

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,365 mi
Last recorded120,365 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 SET
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 120,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear quarter panel corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2010 120,365 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear quarter panel corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 117,923 miles

corrosion on fuel tank

nsf tyre low

oil leak

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Oct 2008 115,207 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine smoking slightly

nsr tyre low pressure

steering rack damp

Fail 2 Oct 2008 115,207 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine smoking slightly

nsr tyre low pressure

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Sep 2007 111,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cooling fan inop

Pass 20 Sep 2007 111,412 miles

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

cooling fan inop

Pass 18 Sep 2006 93,564 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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R269 SET is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R269 SET, 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 R269 SET registered?

R269 SET is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R269 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 SET shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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