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R502 UYD

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,480 mi
Last recorded105,480 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 UYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 105,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 103,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,683 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 98,682 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,162 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 94,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 90,188 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 82,948 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,966 miles

front number plate fitted

windscreen fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2006 70,457 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 UYD is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYD, 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 UYD registered?

R502 UYD is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R502 UYD safe to buy?

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