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AM08 XHN

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,543 mi
Last recorded70,543 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 70,543 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2024 69,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 66,157 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 59,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,436 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,359 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,804 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,443 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 43,443 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,642 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,876 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 32,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,164 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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AM08 XHN is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AM08 XHN, 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 AM08 XHN registered?

AM08 XHN is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AM08 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 XHN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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