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R502 AUH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,581 mi
Last recorded74,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 AUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,581 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,538 miles

exhaust heat shield rattle

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,003 miles

both front brake disc worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,258 miles

exhaust rattle

slight play on o.s r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,213 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,018 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 59,403 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion around both rear top spring rests

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,403 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion around both rear top spring rests

Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,219 miles

tyres getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,512 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 43,081 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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R502 AUH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R502 AUH, 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 R502 AUH registered?

R502 AUH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R502 AUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 AUH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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