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R502 SBC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,555 mi
Last recorded89,555 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 SBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,555 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 89,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,696 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,741 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight noise on catalyst

windscreen has slight scratches

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,228 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,835 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,225 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,802 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 51,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,908 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 SBC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SBC, 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 SBC registered?

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

Is R502 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 SBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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