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R45 AAR

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,959 mi
Last recorded61,959 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 AAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,959 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,010 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 59,010 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,595 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,408 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 56,408 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 54,625 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,625 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,035 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,208 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,292 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,716 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 46,351 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 46,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R45 AAR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R45 AAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R45 AAR registered?

R45 AAR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R45 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 AAR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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