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AC08 XXG

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,791 mi
Last recorded58,791 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 58,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 58,789 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,907 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 56,907 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,582 miles

parking brake 16%

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,414 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 52,413 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,371 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,314 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened nearside and offside hand brake cables (3.5.1b)

both front tyres bald edges strong advise replace

park brake efficiency 18% it appears the brake system may require adjustment/repair

Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,207 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers wiper blade slight smear.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 41,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers wiper blade slight smear.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,351 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,220 miles

Parking brake has only just met the minimum criteria , repair or adjustment may be required

Pass 9 Jun 2012 22,519 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 22,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2011 16,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn and scored

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AC08 XXG is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 50,653 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC08 XXG, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC08 XXG registered?

AC08 XXG is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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