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BA58 TGR

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,692 mi
Last recorded92,692 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA58 TGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,692 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on rear axel

Pass 10 Jan 2025 90,667 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,279 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 86,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 86,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,062 miles

front subframe surface corrosion

rear suspension surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2021 86,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front subframe surface corrosion

rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,069 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,594 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 72,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has long cuts to side wall

Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,476 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 64,475 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,450 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 50,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,971 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,220 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,974 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 28,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,575 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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BA58 TGR is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BA58 TGR, 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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BA58 TGR is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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