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R315 EUM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 EUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2007

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 123,964 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 103,946 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2005 111,917 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 111,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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R315 EUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R315 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 R315 EUM registered?

R315 EUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R315 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 EUM shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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