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AJ08 YEC

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,158 mi
Last recorded72,158 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 72,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak slight oil leak on engine ()

fuel filter corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 65,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak slight oil leak on engine ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 61,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on fuel filter

Pass 28 May 2015 56,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust silancer slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper split at end

Fail 28 May 2015 56,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust silancer slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper split at end

Pass 29 May 2014 46,930 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 37,432 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 37,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 25,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,371 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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AJ08 YEC is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ08 YEC, 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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AJ08 YEC is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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