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R455 TLW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,011 mi
Last recorded43,011 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 TLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 43,011 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 42,803 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 42,589 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge & tyre cracking slightly. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle in slightly corroded condition but not seriously weakened. Floorpan (Nearside), Chassis, Rear beam axle and all attached suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2021 42,261 miles

All four tyres deteriorated/perished on their sidewalls and tread channels

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle components, floorpan, rear beam axle and chassis suffering from corrosion though not seriously weakened at this time

Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,068 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,130 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 41,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 40,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,251 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,429 miles

Plastic. Sill. Covers fitted. At. Time. Of. Test

Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,478 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 36,625 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,531 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 35,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,543 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,537 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,324 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,984 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 29,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,964 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,360 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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R455 TLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R455 TLW, 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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R455 TLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R455 TLW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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