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BF08 MTU

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,136 mi
Last recorded80,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,136 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 79,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 78,889 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,626 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,626 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,328 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 32,328 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,413 miles

Front discs slightly lipped/grooved

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres inner side wall cracking not down 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 MTU is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

BF08 MTU is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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