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BF08 GVC

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,591 mi
Last recorded74,591 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 GVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,591 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,367 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,018 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 56,018 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,981 miles

front tyres,worn low on tread.

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear lamp,misted with water.

nearside rear tyre,wearing unevenly,on inner edge.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 52,981 miles

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

front tyres,worn low on tread.

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear lamp,misted with water.

nearside rear tyre,wearing unevenly,on inner edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,435 miles

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

Front discs worn.

Service light on.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 43,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front discs worn.

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

Service light on.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,742 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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BF08 GVC is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF08 GVC, 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 BF08 GVC registered?

BF08 GVC is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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