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AJ58 HGM

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,997 mi
Last recorded88,997 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 HGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 88,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 88,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,489 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 84,489 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 81,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside a under 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 81,312 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/45w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/45w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside a under 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,635 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 76,633 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 64,341 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 205/50w17

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,544 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 57,543 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,146 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front wiper blades poor/drag on screen

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread & inner side wall cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner treads

Fail 7 Sep 2015 40,935 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread & inner side wall cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,490 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight knock from steering

Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,175 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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AJ58 HGM is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ58 HGM, 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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AJ58 HGM is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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