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BF08 HRM

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,109 mi
Last recorded88,109 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi damaged . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet releasing handle insecure.

Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,523 miles

Bonnet release pull broken

Knock in steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2022 81,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release pull broken

Knock in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2021 76,770 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 10 Mar 2021 76,768 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 22 Jan 2021 76,756 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front excessively thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has cuts outer wall

bonnet release handle insecure

front number plate damaged (bent)

Pass 30 Jan 2020 71,734 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 71,640 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 62,727 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 56,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,534 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,207 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,150 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,838 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,377 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)

both front tyres have cuts in inner sidewalls but not to cords

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 HRM is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF08 HRM, 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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BF08 HRM is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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