1997 Vauxhall Tigra 1.6L Petrol · R255 HGH
1997 Vauxhall Tigra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 53,822 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17/11/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
R255 HGH Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2012
- 53,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R255 HGH Mileage History
- 24/07/200639,954 mi
- 25/07/200639,954 mi
- 23/07/200741,581 mi+1,627 mi
- 21/07/200842,436 mi+855 mi
- 23/07/200942,971 mi+535 mi
- 15/07/201044,854 mi+1,883 mi
- 15/07/201044,854 mi
- 14/07/201145,452 mi+598 mi
- 14/07/201145,452 mi
- 27/06/201253,789 mi+8,337 mi
- 03/07/201253,822 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 2,333 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R255 HGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Tigra (R255 HGH) between July 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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